Victor lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica 'Victor'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Victor' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica 'Victor') 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 into a dense form and bears dark red blooms from early summer to early autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Mexican hat, and Beautyberry.