Bring spectacular, season-long color to your landscape with the beloved Crape Myrtle. Famous for its stunning and abundant blooms, this tree enchants with white, pink, red, or lavender flowers for up to 120 days through the summer. But the show doesn't stop there. In autumn, its leaves turn to vibrant colors, and in winter, the beautiful, exfoliating bark provides texture and interest. This low-maintenance, frost-tolerant tree is a true four-season feature for any garden. ⭐ What you'll love An incredibly long and prolific bloom season, lasting all summer long. Provides true year-round beauty with its flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and patterned bark. A magnet for songbirds, providing both shelter and a place to perch. In traditional practices, a decoction of its flowers has been used for its therapeutic properties. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Deciduous Tree USDA Zone: 6-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Soaking: First, soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Seeds are viable whether they float or sink. Stratification: Next, cold stratify the viable seeds for 30 days in a moist paper towel in the refrigerator. Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/16" deep in pots filled with moist seed starting mix. Cover the pots to retain humidity. Germination: Place in a warm, sunny spot. Germination typically takes 3-4 weeks. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors to a partially shaded spot when they are about a foot tall. Transplant to a permanent location in early fall. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
