Monkie lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica 'Monkie'
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
'Monkie' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica 'Monkie') is a shrub for specimen planting, 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, forms a dense shape, and tolerates drought. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. The blooms open from early to late summer and draw butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Switchgrass, and Big bluestem.