Purple Crape Myrtle Bare-Root Starter Plants (3) Lagerstroemia indica | 12-18 inches

About This Plant

Purple Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree valued for long-lasting clusters of rich purple blooms, attractive bark, and disease resistance. These are bare-root starter plants, typically shipped as live, unpotted roots ready for planting. They are fast-growing and suitable for gardens, borders, privacy plantings, and foundation landscapes. They attract butterflies and other pollinators and are noted for low maintenance.

What You Will Receive

3 live Purple Crape Myrtle starter plants, approximately 12–18 inches tall, healthy bare-root plants, ready for planting upon arrival, with secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Purple Crape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Bare-root starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; moderate once established
Mature Height: 10–20 feet (varies by cultivar)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes (especially dwarf forms and while young)

Care Tip: Plant your bare-root Crape Myrtles in a sunny location as soon as possible after arrival. Water deeply during the first growing season to establish strong roots, and apply mulch to help conserve moisture. Light pruning in late winter or early spring encourages healthy branching and abundant summer blooms.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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