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Frankly Scarlet Daylily
Crape Myrtle
Frankly Scarlet Daylily

Common name:Frankly Scarlet Daylily
Botanical name:Hemerocallis 'Frankly Scarlet'

*BLOOM DIA. 4" HT. 18"-30" *BLOOM DESC: Velvety scarlet blooms tolerate high heat. *BLOOM CYCLE: Starts early to mid season. Rests awhile after first cycle, then sends up second, third and sometimes fourth set of blooms depending on conditions. *FOLIAGE HT. 14"-27" *FOLIAGE HABIT: Dormant or deciduous in all climates, sending up fresh clean crop of leaves in early Spring. *COMMENTS: Blooms build color intensity through the day. Vigorous, dense dark foliage. 2003 All American.

Crape Myrtle

Common name:Crape Myrtle
Botanical name:Lagerstroemia indica

The new leaves of this species are 2" long, bright green, and tinged with bronze. Its fall color is affected by the weather. While it has a bare outline, its rounded seed capsules add interest. Its delicate flowers bloom in 6"-12" long clusters. The colors of its flowers are shades of red, rose, pink, purple, and white. It thrives on heat, and new cultivars have been created that resist mildew.

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Graceful and Stately
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.