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