Acoma lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Acoma'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Acoma' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Acoma') is a shrub for specimen planting, hedges, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows fast, forms a dense shape, and tolerates drought. Blooms open from early to late summer and draw butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Japanese holly, Dense blazing star, and Little bluestem.