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This versatile crapemyrtle combines a dense, compact habit, colorful foliage, bright flowers, hardiness, and disease resistance. Rikki Tikki® Rouge lagerstroemia blooms all summer with deep purple-red flowers that make an appealing contrast with the silvery-black foliage.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia 'SMNLIMG' PP#31,385 |
| Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 3-5' |
| Width/Spread | 3-.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Low Hedges, Mass Planting |
| Features | Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant |
