Lagerstroemia 'PILLAG X' (Lunar Magicâ„¢ Crapemyrtle )
Botanical Information
Family | Lythraceae |
Genus | Lagerstroemia |
Cultivar | 'PILLAG X' |
Synonyms | Lagerstroemia 'PILLAG X' |
Tradmarked Name | Lunar Magic™ |
Patent Number | PPAF |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Introduced in 2017 by Bailey Innovations of St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 3 m |
Spread | 2.5 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Compact, upright oval shape. |
Landscape | Specimen or accent plant, or as an informal hedge or screen. |
Pests | Resistant to Cercospora and powdery mildew. Deer resistant. May succumb to winter tip dieback at the limits of its range. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Purple-balck foliage. |
Flower Description | Clusters of white flowers borne on red stems. |