Lagerstroemia x 'Cordon Bleu'
Cordon Bleu Dwarf Crape Myrtle

A deciduous tree with a low, spreading growth habit. Frilly, lavender-blue flower clusters bloom at branch tips. Unique flower texture is like ruffled tissue-paper. Blooms last from summer into fall attracting honeybees and other pollinators. Foliage turns from dark green to red, orange and yellow in fall. Alternately arranged leaves are oval, sometimes rounded, and somewhat wavy-edged. Hybrid dwarf.

USDA zones: 7 - 9
Sunset zones: 7 - 10, 12 - 14, 18 - 21; H1, H2
Mature size: 2 - 3 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun
Water needs: moderate water