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T16. Lagerstroemia 'Muskogee'
Crape myrtle (cultivar)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9
Full sun
Moist soil
20–25 feet tall
This crape myrtle cultivar is many horticulturists' favorite for good reason. Hybridized to resist the powdery mildew that can plague Lagerstroemia species, 'Muskogee' tolerates sandy, clayey, and urban soils as well as drought and heat. The small tree's 6- to 12-inch lavender-pink flower clusters are long enduring, blooming from mid-June well into September. Lively reddish-orange autumn foliage and gray-brown shedding bark add to the plant's charms. And best yet, like most crape myrtles, it does exceedingly well without pruning, pinching, or pampering; 'Muskogee' also presents naturally frequent blooming and a sturdy, upright habit.