Monhid lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica 'Monhid'
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
'Monhid' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica 'Monhid') is a shrub for specimen plantings, hedges, privacy screens, and pollinator gardens. 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 and forms a dense shape. Flowers open from early to late summer and attract butterflies and bees. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Switchgrass, and Jackmanii clematis.