Whit VII lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VII'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Sizeup to 10 feet tallup to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Deep red
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Whit VII' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VII') is a shrub for specimen plantings, hedges, privacy screens, 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. It grows fast and forms a dense shape with deep red blooms from summer into early autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Clary sage, Boxwood, and Red spider lily.