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Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle: Dwarf with Dark Orchid Blooms

Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle

Dwarf, upright branched shrub topped by a profusion of dark orchid crepe-like blooms in the heat of summer. Useful smaller size fits well in smaller landscapes. Deciduous.

Growing Requirements

Full Sun
Low Moisture
Height: 3–5 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet

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Plants

Crape Myrtle Establishment: Overwatering Correction and Fungal Prevention

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Identifying and Treating Wood-Boring Beetles on Crape Myrtle

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