Purple Crape Myrtle – Lagerstroemia indica Live Bare Root Starter Plant | 12–18 Inches Tall | Flowering Tree Shrub | Easy Care Landscape Favorite

Bring vibrant summer color to your landscape with this live Purple Crape Myrtle bare root starter plant. Known for its stunning clusters of rich purple blooms, attractive bark, and long flowering season, this hardy shrub or small tree is a favorite for gardens, borders, and ornamental landscapes. Purple Crape Myrtles are low-maintenance, disease resistant, and attract butterflies and other pollinators, making them an excellent addition to any outdoor space. You will receive a healthy bare root starter plant ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Purple Crape Myrtle starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 12–18 inches (minimum 6–12 inches depending on season)
✔️ Ships bare root (no nursery pot)
✔️ Healthy, dormant rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Crape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Bare root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed
Mature Height: 10–20 feet (variety and pruning dependent)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 6–10
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and with regular pruning

💡 Care Tip: Soak the bare roots in water for several hours before planting. Choose a location with full sun to encourage abundant blooms, and prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote vigorous new growth.