Lagerstroemia 'Purple Tower' (Purple Tower Crapemyrtle)

The Lagerstroemia 'Purple Tower', also known as Purple Tower Crapemyrtle, is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. It is highly regarded for its stunning dark purple flowers that bloom in the summer, attracting butterflies and bees. This cultivar has an upright, columnar growth habit and can reach a height of 12-15 feet with a spread of 6-8 feet. It is a low maintenance plant that thrives in full sun in USDA plant hardiness zones 7-9.