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. |