Lagerstroemia ‘Mardi Gras’

Lagerstroemia indica ‘Mardi Gras’
(Ornamentals South 4(3): 13-14. April 1982): miniature crapemyrtle with purple flower color; 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): Color: 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”. (Bron : Checklist Lagerstroemia USDA/ARS National Arboretum )