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
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| Height: |
12' - 15'
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| Spread: |
8’ - 10'
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| Spacing: |
8'
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| USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9
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| Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun
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| Bloom Color: |
Red
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| Season of Interest: |
Summer
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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
