Shrubs
Lagerstroemia indica 'Park's Purple' (Crape Myrtle / deep purple)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Park's Purple'
Also known as Park's Purple Crape Myrtle
Size
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About This Plant
Lagerstroemia indica 'Park's Purple' (Crape Myrtle / deep purple), 'Park', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Lagerstroemia indica 'Park's Purple' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Lagerstroemia indica 'Park's Purple'
- Common name
- Park's Purple Crape Myrtle
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 15-20 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Red-burgundy
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support