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