Bring vivid purple summer flowers and compact growth to sunny foundations and borders. Purple Magic Crape Myrtle forms a dense, upright shrub that produces abundant flower clusters through the warm season. Its manageable size makes it easy to incorporate into residential landscapes.Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 Mature Height: 6'–10' Mature Width: 6'–10' Spacing: 8' Soil: Average, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established Growth Rate: Fast Plant Details Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic' Common Name: Purple Magic Crape Myrtle Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer , Fall Foliage: Deciduous Growth Habit: Compact and Upright Pollinator Friendly: Yes Key Features Vivid purple summer flowers Compact upright habit Long bloom period Heat tolerant Excellent for residential landscapes Landscape Uses Foundation plantings Accent plantings Mixed borders Mass plantings Containers Planting & Care Tips Plant in full sun. Provide well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune in late winter if needed. Companion Plants Buxus Green Velvet Nandina Firepower Carex Everest Liriope Big Blue Juniper Blue Pacific Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
