Dark Purple Crepe Myrtle – 2 Live Rooted Plants | 6 Inch Starter Shrubs | Bare Root Flowering Tree | Fast Growing Landscape Plant

Add bold color and long-lasting summer blooms to your landscape with these 2 live Dark Purple Crepe Myrtle starter plants. These healthy rooted cuttings are approximately 6 inches tall and ship bare root, ready to establish in containers or directly in the garden. Known for producing impressive clusters of deep purple flowers up to 8 inches long, Crepe Myrtles are fast-growing, drought tolerant once established, and can be maintained as compact shrubs or grown into attractive ornamental trees. Their beautifully colored bark and vibrant blooms make them an excellent choice for gardens, driveways, privacy plantings, and landscape accents. You will receive two healthy plants similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Dark Purple Crepe Myrtle plants
✔️ Height: approximately 6 inches
✔️ Healthy rooted starter plants
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot included)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Dark Purple Crepe Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub or ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun (best flowering); tolerates partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed
Mature Height: Up to 20 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: After planting, keep the soil evenly moist while the roots establish. Place the plants in bright, indirect light for the first few weeks before gradually introducing them to full sun. Annual pruning in late winter helps encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.