Lagerstroemia 'PILLAG X' (Lunar Magicâ„¢ Crapemyrtle )


Botanical Information

FamilyLythraceae
GenusLagerstroemia
Cultivar'PILLAG X'
SynonymsLagerstroemia 'PILLAG X'
Tradmarked NameLunar Magic™
Patent NumberPPAF
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginIntroduced in 2017 by Bailey Innovations of St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
Spread2.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact, upright oval shape.
LandscapeSpecimen or accent plant, or as an informal hedge or screen.
PestsResistant to Cercospora and powdery mildew. Deer resistant. May succumb to winter tip dieback at the limits of its range.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionPurple-balck foliage.
Flower DescriptionClusters of white flowers borne on red stems.

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