Monum lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica 'Monum'
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
'Monum' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica 'Monum') 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. Butterflies and bees visit its blooms from early to late summer. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Switchgrass, and Beautyberry.