Dark Purple Crape Myrtle – Lagerstroemia Live Rooted Plants | Set of 2 | 6 Inches Tall | Bare Root Flowering Tree | Easy to Grow

Add vibrant color to your landscape with this set of 2 live Dark Purple Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) starter plants. These rooted cuttings are approximately 6 inches tall and ship bare root, ready for planting. Crape Myrtles are prized for their stunning clusters of deep purple flowers, attractive exfoliating bark, and fast-growing habit. They can be grown as ornamental trees or pruned into compact shrubs, making them a versatile addition to gardens, borders, and foundation plantings. Plants may arrive dormant and leafless during winter, which is a natural part of their growth cycle. You will receive healthy plants similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Dark Purple Crape Myrtle plants
✔️ Height: approximately 6 inches
✔️ Rooted starter plants
✔️ Ships bare root (no nursery pot)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Dark Purple Crape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia spp.
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree or shrub
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: Up to 20 feet (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Pot newly received plants in well-draining potting soil and place them in bright, indirect light until well established. Gradually introduce them to full sun and transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Plants shipped during winter may be dormant and leafless but will resume growth in spring.