Lagerstroemia Indica

Size & Price Details

Lagerstroemia ‘Tonto’ (Crape Myrtle) is a small, upright, spreading, deciduous shrub with a profusion of large clusters, 6 in. long (15 cm), packed with crinkly, bright magenta flowers at its branch tips. Blooming from midsummer to early fall in an explosion of brilliant flowers smothering the foliage. Features dark green foliage turning dull red to reddish purple in fall.

Environment

A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly until established. To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter.