Potomac Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac'

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Overview

The Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Potomac') is a robust deciduous shrub with a mature height of 20-30 feet and a spread of 10-15 feet. Celebrated for its voluminous clusters of pink blossoms lasting mid-summer to fall, it exhibits a multi-stemmed habit and striking, exfoliating bark. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent focal or grouping choice for temperate landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Celebrated for its voluminous clusters of pink blossoms lasting mid-summer to fall

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — The Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Potomac') is a versatile and robust deciduous shrub

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — making it an excellent focal or grouping choice for temperate landscapes

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it's drought-tolerant once established

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it exhibits a multi-stemmed habit and striking

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — a renowned selection for anyone looking to add long-lasting summer color to their landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lythraceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Celebrated for its voluminous clusters of pink blossoms lasting mid-summer to fall

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — The Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Potomac') is a versatile and robust deciduous shrub

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — making it an excellent focal or grouping choice for temperate landscapes

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it's drought-tolerant once established

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it exhibits a multi-stemmed habit and striking

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — a renowned selection for anyone looking to add long-lasting summer color to their landscape design

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — this cultivar stands out with its impressive height of 15 to 20 feet and a spread of 6 to 10 feet at

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — the Potomac Crape Myrtle presents an additional point of winter interest

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Its foliage bursts into vivid green

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — enhancing the garden's ecosystem.<br><br>This crape myrtle prefers full sun exposure

Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — requiring at least six hours of direct light daily

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