Amethyst King™ Emerald Empire® Crapemyrtle

Amethyst King^™ Emerald Empire^® Crapemyrtle

Amethyst King^™ Emerald Empire^® Crapemyrtle

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Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia Indica

HARDINESS:

Zone 2-5: Landscape annual or patio containers. Zone 6: Perennial performance with mulch in the fall. Zone 7-11:Flowering tree or shrub

SIZE:

20' H x 15' W

SPACING:

PRUNE:

In late winter/early spring to desired shape

PLANT FOOD:

Slow-release granular recommended

MULCH:

Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds

IDEAS FOR USE:

Low-maintenance and drought tolerant

BLOOM TIME

Early Summer through Fall

WATER

Keep soil moist until established (usually 1 growing season), mature plants are drought tolerant

LIGHT

Full sun- 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily

Emerald Empire crape myrtles are a new series with stunning emerald green foliage crowned with masses of amethyst purple blooms. Low-maintenance and drought tolerant. Amethyst King Emeralds bring beauty to every landscape.