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Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke'

Family Lythraceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke' (dwarf crapemyrtle) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and light pink flowers during mid summer to mid fall. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke' (dwarf crapemyrtle) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, ground cover and foundation.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke' tolerates drought, compacted soil and pollution.