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PIILAG B5 Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia hybrid 'PIILAG B5' Enduring Red™ PP25476
Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle
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Gorgeous, long lasting color in the heat of summer. Panicles of bright red ruffled flowers are attractive to pollinators. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Deep mulching will help retain moisture and protect the roots during winter. May die back to the ground with extreme winter cold.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
Quick answers
How big does PIILAG B5 Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle get?
About 10-12' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does PIILAG B5 Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does PIILAG B5 Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle need?
Moderate water use.
Will PIILAG B5 Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy PIILAG B5 Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy PIILAG B5 Dark Red Shrub Crepe Myrtle wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.