Cawtaba Purple Crepe Myrtle Bloom Time|Late Summer to Fall The foliage has mottled green

The foliage has mottled green variegation

Flowers are creamy-white

the tree has some drought tolerance

mid-summer

Cawtaba Purple Crepe Myrtle Bloom Time|Late Summer to Fall The foliage has mottled greenCatawba Crape Myrtle, a small flowering tree, has long lasting dark purple flowers that appear in the late summer. With bronze colored new leaves in the spring, its brilliant orange red fall color, coupled with its interesting smooth bark makes for great year round interest. It has been bred to be mildew resistant. Care Requires full sun for optimal bloom production and healthy growth. Prefers well drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.