Growing Crape Myrtle From Seed: What to Expect

Color Is a Genetic Lottery

Seed‑grown crape myrtles won’t match the parent’s flower color. Even seeds from a red plant can produce white flowers. For a known color, buy a named cultivar. If you want to try seeds: collect brown capsules, dry on newspaper, shake out seeds, store in an envelope, sow ½ inch deep in a sunny bed in early April. Sprouts appear in June.