Lagerstroemia Early Bird™ Purple (Crape Myrtle)
Crape Myrtle Early Bird™ Purple, Crapemyrtle Early Bird™ Purple, Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD827' PP22718
Noted for its long blooming season, fast growth rate and spreading to weeping form, Lagerstroemia Early Bird™ Purple is an upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with abundant clusters of bright purple flowers at its branch tips, from late spring (sometimes as early as Mother's Day) to fall. Exhibiting excellent reblooming capabilities, 'Early Bird Purple' repeats flowering throughout the summer for up to 120 days. The flowers stand out against the fresh green foliage, which turns sometimes golden yellow in the fall. Equally attractive is the exfoliating gray-brown bark on mature branches. Attracting strong attention from onlookers, this Crape Myrtle makes a great specimen or container plant.
- Grows up to 6 ft. tall (180 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm). Good for small gardens.
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant.
- Good disease and pest resistance.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or for foundation plantings. Effective as a screen or informal hedge in mild winter areas.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Photo Courtesy Southern Living Collection
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |