Lagerstroemia 'Dark Roast' PP32954 ~ BARISTA® Dark Roast Crape Myrtle zone-4 hairy native perennial with an

hairy native perennial with an upright clumping habit with strong stems that do not need staking

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Southern Wax Myrtle is an upright multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with aromatic glossy olive green foliage

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The fragrant yellow flowers with tiny yellow petal on the cones creating pompoms bloom from mid summer through fall

Lagerstroemia 'Dark Roast' PP32954 ~ BARISTA® Dark Roast Crape Myrtle zone-4 hairy native perennial with anDark Roast Dwarf Crape Myrtle is a small deciduous shrub with upright burgundy stems and exfoliating bark. The very dark green leaves with burgundy tips emerge a glossy deep red. Dark red buds open to heavy blooms of cherry red panicles from late summer into fall. Best color in full sun and rich, well drained acidic soil. The BARISTA series has enhance disease resistance and cold hardiness. Type: Shrub Height: 2. 5' 4' Spread: 2. 5 4' Spacing: 3' USDA