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Early Bird Purple crapemyrtles in a trio of containers framing a brick stair entryway
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Early Bird™ Purple Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD827' PP22718

This early blooming crapemyrtle begins blooming in May, often as early as Mother’s Day and much earlier than other June-July blooming crapemyrtles. Re-blooms in purple for 100-120 days of color.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 10b

mature dimensions

6′ H x 3-4′ W
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b
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More About Early Bird™ Purple Crapemyrtle

Bloom/Feature

Purple blooms late spring through fall

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F

Key Features

Deer Resistant, Reblooming

Flowering Season

Spring to Summer

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

In winter

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 3X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch plants

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