(Lagerstroemia indica) Perennial. Zones 7 - 9. Lythraceae (Loosestrife) Family. Native range—Southeast Asia. A lovely flowering tree with long lasting mid-Summer blooms that range from purple to pink. Trees can reach 20 feet tall. Full sun, doesn’t tolerate prolonged shade well. --------------------------------------GROWING INSTRUCTIONS SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray/cells or container. STRATIFICATION: 30 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture and germination POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1/16” deep, tamp down gently. Water evenly and regularly. GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-60 days. --------------------------------- Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
