Twilight Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica 'Twilight'

Twilight Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Twilight’) is a deciduous tree that will have long lasting purple flowers in the summer months. This is truly a gorgeous addition to your garden that will have heads turning from the road and sidewalk!

Plant Details - Twilight Crepe Myrtle

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

Landscape Uses and Maintenance 

Twilight 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. 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 mid summer and stay through early fall, giving you a great season of flowering.

Plant this tree in full sun to encourage the best bloom set on this tree. Avoid planting in dry areas with partial or full shade. 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, make sure to water at the base and keep the leaves dry. This will limit your chance of having fungal issues.

Prune any damaged or diseased branches to keep overall plant health. Keep an eye on this plant for fungal issues and treat as they arise.

It is attractive to bees, birds, and wildlife for its flowers and seeds.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Twilight Crepe Myrtle is beloved by many birds, 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.

Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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