Spacing:  4-5' for solid hedge; 8' + for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form:  Bushy, Upright

Flower Color:  Bright Purple

Flower Size:  Large clusters

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The Purple Cow Crape Myrtle is yet another unique introduction by Dr. Michael A. Dirr that will be a stand out in your landscape. The name alone is a conversation piece! But this selection is more than just a name. Purple Cow is a mid-size crape myrtle that produces an abundance of brilliant, bright purple flower clusters that open from pinkish buds against a backdrop of dark green foliage that will have your grandkids mooing with delight. This one is compact, dense and highly powdery mildew resistant. 

Growing to 6 to 10 feet tall depending on pruning, and 5 to 6 feet wide makes the Purple Cow Crape Myrtle an ideal selection for smaller garden spaces, and containers. It can be grown as a shrub or lower branches can be removed to form a very attractive small tree, making it an excellent choice for use as a specimen or accent in sunny home foundation plantings or landscape borders. Also makes a very colorful hedge and is spectacular in groupings. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one plant that is sure to stand out in the landscape!

Spacing:  4-5' for solid hedge;  8' + for space between plants

Note:  For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b, where this Crape Myrtle is not winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.

The Purple Cow Crape Myrtle is very easy to grow. It is not picky about soil type provided the soil is well-drained. Full sun is preferred and results in heavier flower production. Light shade is tolerated but flowering will be diminished in more shade. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew.