Natchez lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Natchez'
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
'Natchez' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Natchez') is a tree for specimen, privacy screen, pollinator garden, 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. Flowers open from early to late summer and draw butterflies and bees. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows fast and is drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Little bluestem, and Japanese holly.