USDA
plant hardiness zones: 6,
7, 8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 7).
Sunset plant hardiness
zones: 7-10,
12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
10'
Best known for its:
Rich lavender bouquets and
mottled bark.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - medium deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
Orig. in 1960 from cross
of L. indicaDWARF PURPLE X L. indica LIGHT LAVENDER,
and intro. in 1967 by the U.S. National Arboretum.
Name registered September 20, 1966.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
Deciduous, multiple-stemmed,
large shrub or small tree
Flower color:
dark to light
lavender
Foliage:
dark green
Bark: light
to dark gray, mottled
Autumn foliage color:
N/A
Blooming period:
summer, autumn
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
flowering accent tree, screening, groves
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