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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 7–10Type TreeClimate 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') — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it's drought-tolerant once establishedPotomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it exhibits a multi-stemmed habit and strikingPotomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — the Potomac Crape Myrtle presents an additional point of winter interestPotomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — enhancing the garden's ecosystem.<br><br>This crape myrtle prefers full sun exposurePotomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil+7

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
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') — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9
Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it's drought-tolerant once established
Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — it exhibits a multi-stemmed habit and striking
Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — the Potomac Crape Myrtle presents an additional point of winter interest
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') — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil
Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Its foliage bursts into vivid green
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 (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') — attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees
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') — requiring at least six hours of direct light daily

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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