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Purple Cow™ Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia x 'GAMAD IX' PP #23,560
Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a
SKU #41013
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.
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| Description | This mid-size, compact shrub features beautiful, deep purple flower clusters set against dark green foliage. Its upright habit and plentiful blooms add contrast to the landscape. A perfect choice as a specimen, container accent, or for mass plantings. Tolerates mild drought when established in the landscape. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees in late winter, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. |
| History | Selected by Dr. Michael A. Dirr, who has a reputation for breeding unique plants that stand out in the landscape. He strives to select varieties with heavy flowering, compact & dense habit, disease resistance and colorful new growth. This new mid-size Crape Myrtle is part of the Gardener's Confidence® Collection, chosen to encompass the key qualities that are appreciated in today's gardens. |
Details
| Description | This mid-size, compact shrub features beautiful, deep purple flower clusters set against dark green foliage. Its upright habit and plentiful blooms add contrast to the landscape. A perfect choice as a specimen, container accent, or for mass plantings. Tolerates mild drought when established in the landscape. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); False Heather (Cuphea); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees in late winter, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. |
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History
| History | Selected by Dr. Michael A. Dirr, who has a reputation for breeding unique plants that stand out in the landscape. He strives to select varieties with heavy flowering, compact & dense habit, disease resistance and colorful new growth. This new mid-size Crape Myrtle is part of the Gardener's Confidence® Collection, chosen to encompass the key qualities that are appreciated in today's gardens. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.