Purple Crepe Myrtle
Thrives in Zones 7-9
Vibrant purple blooms last all summer
Low maintenance and drought tolerant
Compact size fits smaller gardens
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November 2025Purple Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia
Purple Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Twilight’) is a deciduous tree with long-lasting purple flowers in summer. This is truly a gorgeous addition to your garden that will have heads turning from the road and sidewalk!
Purple Crepe Myrtle Tree Details | Lagerstroemia indica Overview
Family: Lythraceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moist
Height: 20 - 25 ft.
Spread: 10 – 20 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Purple
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, birds
How to Grow Crepe Myrtle Trees in Full Sun Gardens
Purple Crepe Myrtle has dark foliage with contrasting violet flowers. Captivating multitoned gray and brown exfoliating bark and a multi trunked stem completes the picture of beauty.
Plant to create a living fence or as an accent in your garden. It is lovely when trained and kept as a tall privacy hedge plant. The trunks will create a wall and plenty of curb appeal. Flowers that twist and curl like crepe paper (hence its name) will bloom in midsummer and stay through early fall, giving you a great flowering season.
Plant this tree in full sun to encourage the best bloom set. Avoid planting in dry areas with partial or full shade, as shade will hinder flowers from setting. Make sure to plant this tree in well-draining soil and keep it watered to have the best ornamental blooms.
Water thoroughly when first planted and during periods of drought, as the water will help the flush of flowers. Let Mother Nature do most of the watering. If watering by hand, water at the base and keep the leaves dry. This will limit your chance of having fungal issues. It is attractive to bees, birds, and wildlife for its flowers and seeds.
Why Choose Lagerstroemia indica Purple Crepe Myrtle for Your Landscape
Many birds love Twilight Crepe Myrtle, so planting this will attract them for nesting and for eating its seeds.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom/Foliage Color
Purple
Height at Maturity
Under 25 Feet
Care
Purple Crepe Myrtle thrives with regular watering, especially during dry periods. Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches. In spring, fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer to promote vibrant blooms and healthy growth.
Plant Reproduction
Purple Crepe Myrtle spreads via roots and self-seeding, growing densely.
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees
Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.
Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.
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Purple Crepe Myrtle
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Why You Will Love This Twilight Crepe Myrtle
Extended Bloom Time:
Vibrant purple blooms last from July through September, offering months of color.
Bird-Friendly Habitat:
Provides a natural home for wrens and songbirds, adding wildlife appeal.
Striking Bark and Shape:
Exfoliating bark and unique branching design enhance visual appeal and curbside charm.
Unique Flower Structure:
Crimped petals in six-part panicles create a distinctive, eye-catching display.
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Customer Reviews
Thank you, Tennessee Nursery, for offering a twilight crape myrtle at a price that I could afford. In 15 months it's grown from a tiny baby plant to almost 5 feet tall, and blooming. It's my very favorite color and I'm enjoying watching it grow.
Twila Coshal
Zone 9a
I ordered 2 purple crape myrtles during the late winter/earliest spring phase. I didn't know if they would survive due to the timing of when they were placed into the ground, but to my pleasant surprise BOTH survived and are progressing nicely. I'll definitely be doing business with this company again. Everything went well and turned out well in all aspects of our transaction, and this seems to be more and more rare. Thank you very much
Just planted. Happy with the dormant plants, hope to see them grow and bloom.
My crepe myrtle trees arrived in very good condition. I was delighted to see you put in extras! They are planted and I am excited to watch them grow.. Thank you so much!
Too early to tell. Shipped dormant so can’t wait to see if any buds.