Sioux Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia 'Sioux'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- la-ger-STROH-mee-ah
- Description
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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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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Lagerstroemia
- Family:
- Lythraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
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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
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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
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Light Gray
- Surface/Attachment:
- Peeling
- Smooth
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
