Lagerstroemia indica 'Biloxi' ~ Biloxi Crape Myrtle

Biloxi Crape Myrtle is a upright deciduous shrub with an arching crown and exfoliating bark.  The oval dark green leaves emerge copper-pink and turn bright orange in fall.  The heavy blooms of frilly pale pink panicles smother the branches in summer.  Best color in full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soil.  Biloxi is drought tolerant and mildew resistant. Type:  Shrub Height:  12' - 15' Spread:  15’ - 20' Spacing:  18' USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 10 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall 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: Indian Hawthorn, Catnip, Butterfly Bush Image: anonymous, Lagerstroemia indica 3, CC BY 2.0 Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Biloxi 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0