Yuma lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia 'Yuma'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 20 feet tall6 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Bicolored lavender
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Yuma' lagerstroemia (Lagerstroemia 'Yuma') is a shrub for specimen, hedge, and accent use. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It bears bicolored lavender blooms in spring, summer, and early autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and shows fall color. It can grow quite tall, so give it plenty of room.
Pairs well with Boxwood, Fountain grass, and Greig's tulip.