Lagerstroemia indica 'Centennial Spirit' ~ Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle size-10in-pot (5) Photo by Plant Image

(5) Photo by Plant Image Library

Watch for aster yellows

The fringe-like scarlet red flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer

Avoid or place high up if you have small kids or animals that eat plants

Cephalotaxus harringtonia Prostrata 2zz

Lagerstroemia indica 'Centennial Spirit' ~ Centennial Spirit Crape Myrtle size-10in-pot (5) Photo by Plant ImageCentennial Spirit Crape Myrtle is a upright deciduous shrub with and exfoliating bark and dark green leaves that turn red orange in fall. The heavy blooms of frilly panicles are rose red to rich red depending on the heat and smother the branches from mid summer into fall. Best color in full sun and rich, well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub Height: 10' 18' Spread: 7 9' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red