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Lagerstroemia 'Sioux'

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la-ger-STROH-mee-ah
Description

This hybrid is a cross between (L. indica 'Dwarf Red' x L. fauriei) x (L. indica 'Pink Lace' x L. fauriei).  Its fall color is not as good as L. indica 'Catawba'.

Pruning should be completed in winter or early spring, as this plant blooms on new wood.  

A layer of organic mulch will help keep the plant retain moisture.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids and scales are potential insects Potential diseases include leaf spots and powdery mildew. In hardiness zones 5 to 6, the tree or shrub is susceptible to winter injury, especially any top growth. Be aware that the flowers can stain walkways or the paint of your car. Avoid planting near a walkway or driveway.  This plant is often browsed by deer.  

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#pink flowers#fall interest#summer flowers#long bloom time#clay soils tolerant#fall color red
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#pink flowers#fall interest#summer flowers#long bloom time#clay soils tolerant#fall color red
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Lagerstroemia
    Family:
    Lythraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Dark pink crepe paper blooms appear from July-September
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Light Gray
    Surface/Attachment:
    Peeling
    Smooth
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No