An upright growing selection with ruby red flowers from summer through fall above near black leaves. Mature size will be 8 to 12 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide. Drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Lagerstroemia x ‘JM7’ Pronunciation- lag-er-STREE-mee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 18 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Ruby red Bloom Time- Summer – Fall Companion Plants- Echinacea ‘Green Twister’ – cool chartreuse coneflower offset Fauna Attracted- Bees (honey, bumble), butterflies, hummingbirds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C26 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter for shape; water deeply in summer and fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and encourage vigorous flowering. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need for best bloom. In clay, ensure good drainage and avoid overwatering. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids, sooty mold
