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Lagerstroemia indica ‘Petite Orchid’
‘Monhid’ (Monrovia Nursery Co., Azusa, CA. cat. p. 71. 1989): Originally published in The Lagerstroemia Handbook/Checklist, p. 57, 1978 as ‘Petite Orchid’. Dwarf, upright to about 4-5 ft; flowers dark orchid; hardy to zone 6. Originated as a hybrid developed by Otto Spring, Okmulgee, OK. Named, trademarked in State of California, and introduced in 1961 by Monrovia Nurs. Co. Purple Violet 80B and 80C2. The name ‘Petite Orchid’ was registered June 13, 1974. [NOTE: In accordance with the 1995 International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants, names that are trademarked are not valid cultivar names. Therefore, the registration of the cultivar name ‘Petite Orchid’ is rescinded and the cultivar name ‘Monhid’ is registered and approved as of January 1, 1996. International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - 1995, Principle 6, p. 4. 1995].
= ‘Monhid’ PETITE ORCHID™.: Checklist Lagerstroemia USDA/ARS National Arboretum )
| Flower colour | Lilac | |
| Flowering period | Average (from August) | |
| Hardy | -15 °C | |
| Additional info | Collection plant. |
