Red Rocket Crape Myrtle
The bold and beautiful Red Rocket Crape Myrtle is a fast grower and a bright shower. Also known as “the lilac of the south”, it is tolerant of most soils, and when met with the right conditions, it can grow up to 5ft a year. It blooms in the summer and has a great ornamental appeal, which also attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket'
Tree Type: Flowering
Soil Type: Acidic, Alkaline, Chalk, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Good For: Pollinator, Wildlife
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Preference: Full
Height: 10-15 ft
Hardiness Zone: 6-9




