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Early Bird™
Lagerstroemia hybrid 'Early Bird™ Purple' ('JD827')
Crapemyrtle: Patent PP22718
- » Earlier blooming than other crapemyrtles
- » Vivid purple blooms
- » Reblooming—up to 120 days of color
- Category:Crape Myrtle
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:7-10
- Height:5-8 ft
- Spread:3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Foliage Color: Green
Availability not guaranteed; for informational purposes only.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
| • | Attracts Humming-birds |
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Hedge |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Additional Information about Lagerstroemia hybrid Early Bird™ 'Early Bird™ Purple'
Early Bird Crapemyrtles begin blooming as early as Mother's Day, much earlier than other summer-blooming crapemyrtles, then rebloom for 100-120 days of color.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lagerstroemia hybrid Early Bird™ 'Early Bird™ Purple'
Water before planting.
Dig hold 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water and add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem.