Lagerstroemia 'Miss Frances' ~ Miss Frances Crape Myrtle

Miss Frances Crape Myrtle is a rounded deciduous shrub with a spreading habit and grey-orange bark at maturity.  The foliage is a glossy dark green while large red panicles bloom in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Drought tolerant once established. Type:  Shrub Height:  12' - 15' Spread:  8’ - 10' Spacing:  8' USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges. COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, HIbiscus, Trumpet Vine IMAGE: Famartin, 2019-08-04 12 49 19 Crape Myrtles with red flowers along White Barn Lane in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0