The Catawba Crape Myrtle is a true backyard masterpiece, offering a brilliant splash of color that transforms your landscape from ordinary to extraordinary. Growing into a beautifully shaped shrub that reaches 10 to 15 feet tall and 7 to 10 feet wide, it fits perfectly as a vibrant privacy screen or a standalone accent. Everyday gardeners love how the dark green foliage holds its rich color all season, creating a dramatic backdrop for the large, crinkled, bright violet-purple flowers that bloom from midsummer into autumn.

Thriving in the intense, full sun of zones 7 and 8, this hardy variety loves the heat and naturally discourages local deer and pests. To ensure success, dig your planting hole twice as wide as the root ball. Always blend Watters Premium Mulch with your garden’s native soil to give the roots a rich foundation that retains moisture, and feed immediately with 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food to fuel those spectacular blossoms.

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