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Lagerstroemia indica ‘Mardi Gras’
(Ornamentals South 4(3): 13-14. April 1982): miniature crapemyrtle with purple flower colour; begins blooming late (after June 15); new foliage type. (Hines Nurs. Co., Santa Ana, CA. p. 43: 1988): Purple. Pat. Pend. (Dixie Series). Miniature, Weeping. Exclusive Hines introduction. (David Chopin, Washington, PA. Variety Listing and Descriptions, undated, included with pers. comm. to David Byers, May 11, 1995): Colour: Purple. Height: 2-3’. Best Uses: Unusual in plant tends to grow upward then branches begin to cascade downward in what we call “Oval Weeping”. (Source : Checklist Lagerstroemia USDA/ARS National Arboretum )
| Flower colour | Purple | |
| Flowering period | Late (from September) | |
| Height | 100-150 cm | |
| Hardy | -15 °C | |
| Additional info | Collection plant. Blooms late with us. |
