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 sunand 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.
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