Choctaw lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia 'Choctaw'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 18 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Choctaw' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia 'Choctaw') is a shrub for specimen and accent use. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It bears pink blooms in spring, summer, and early autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can reach about 216 inches tall, so give it room. Fall color adds interest late in the year.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Hicksii yew, and Greig's tulip.