Cawtaba Purple Crepe Myrtle Bloom Time|Late Summer to Fall this plant serves as a

this plant serves as a host plant for the Henry's Elfin (Callophys henrici) butterfly

mid-summer

but avoid placing it in direct sun

coarse perlite improves root development

Flowers are creamy-white

Cawtaba Purple Crepe Myrtle Bloom Time|Late Summer to Fall this plant serves as aCatawba Crape Myrtle, a small flowering tree, has long lasting dark purple flowers that appear in the late summer. With bronze colored new leaves in the spring, its brilliant orange red fall color, coupled with its interesting smooth bark makes for great year round interest. It has been bred to be mildew resistant. Care Requires full sun for optimal bloom production and healthy growth. Prefers well drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.