Lagerstroemia indica 'Prairie Lace'/Prairie Lace Crape Myrtle

Bi-color flowers with pink and white flowers
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Scientific Name:	Lagerstroemia indica 'Prairie Lace'
Common Name:	Prairie Lace Crape Myrtle
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:	Summer
Flower color:	Multicolored
Light Exposure:	Part Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Medium
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes
Comments:	This crape myrtle has flowers that may be white, pink, or red and combinations of these colors. The "Southern Lilac" blooms for 3 to 4 months in the warm part of the year. The autumn color of some can be outstanding. Prune in late winter and remove the spent flower heads immediately after flowering to extend the blooming period. Susceptible to powdery mildew, cercospora leaf spot and crape myrtle aphids.