Lagerstroemia Catawba 2 Gal

This mildew resistant Crepe Myrtle blooms later than others but come midsummer, it’s packed tight with huge dark violet blooms till mid fall when it’s foliage turns a vibrant bronzy red-orange. A more upright shrub. Use in informal hedges, as a low screen, as a small specimen. Great showy shrub for smaller yards, and patio areas. A long blooming shrub for sunny borders and south facing foundations. Use in informal hedges, as a low screen, as a small specimen.

Deer Resistant. Attract pollinators.

Full Sun. Average, moist, rich, well-draining soil. Zones 6-10. Because out winters are on the colder end of it's tolerable range for this Crepe Myrtle, some winter dieback may occur. 

Prune to 3-7 main trunks in late winter-early spring and remove suckers from older trees.