Plant field guide
Crepe Myrtle (Muskogee)
Large tree-form crape myrtle with beautiful soft lavender flower panicles and outstanding tan exfoliating bark. Excellent mildew resistance makes it a reliable performer. National Arboretum introduction.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee'
- Sun
- full sun
- Water
- low
- Height
- 144 in (366 cm) – 240 in (610 cm)
- Spread
- 120 in (305 cm) – 180 in (457 cm)
- Spacing
- Not recorded
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 6–9; average annual extreme minimum from -10°F (-23.3°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- easy
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: February, March.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
One of the best lavender varieties. Exceptional disease resistance. Large tree form - give it space. Fast grower that can reach 20+ feet.
Pruning
Minimal pruning. Remove suckers and dead wood. Train to single or multi-trunk form early.
Fertilizer
Balanced slow-release
Early spring
Mulch
3-4 inches of organic mulch.