Lagerstroemia 'Miss Frances' ~ Miss Frances Crape Myrtle zone-8 Cut foliage to the ground

Cut foliage to the ground and remove it in late winter

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Leaf detail (Buncombe County

Best grown in part sun and rich

Tolerates wet soils

Lagerstroemia 'Miss Frances' ~ Miss Frances Crape Myrtle zone-8 Cut foliage to the groundMiss Frances Crape Myrtle is a rounded deciduous shrub with a spreading habit and grey orange bark at maturity. The foliage is a glossy dark green while large red panicles bloom in summer. Best color in full sun and rich well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 12' 15' Spread: 8 10' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low