Crepe Myrtle Flowers – Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Although RARELY used as a butterfly nectar plant, many insect species enjoy the blooms.
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Nectar rating 1-10: ½ at the most
Zones: 9 – 7
Height: 28’+
Soil: average
Water: average
Light: full sun
Bloom color: white to pink to rose to lavender to purple
Bloom time: summer
Propagation: cuttings, seed
Other: rarely used by butterflies but is a strong magnet for bees and other insects
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