USDA
plant hardiness zones: 7,
8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 6).
Sunset
plant hardiness zones:
7-10, 12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
20'+
Best known for its:
large displays of light
lavender, crepe-like summer flowers, cold tolerance,
high mildew resistance, fast vigorous growth,
prolonged blooming
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - large deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
United States National Arboretum
Introduction. A cross in 1964 of L. indica PINK
LACE x L. fauriei. Selected in 1969. Introduced
in 1978.
Mildew resistance:
very high
Growth habit:
deciduous, vigorous, upright,
broad-spreading canopy, multiple-stemmed
Flower color:
light lavender
with recurrent flowering
Foliage:
semi-gloss, dark green
Bark: mottled,
grayish-brown
Autumn foliage color:
shades of red and yellow
Blooming period:
summer, autumn for
approximately 110 days
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
summer flowering accent tree, groves, screens
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