{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-cherry-mocha","title":"Lagerstroemia 'Cherry Mocha'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagerstroemia 'Cherry Mocha'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold flowering crape myrtle selection known for its rich dark foliage and vivid pink to cherry red summer blooms. Its upright multi stem form and long lasting flower display create strong seasonal impact while maintaining a refined ornamental structure through heat and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 12 ft x 6 - 8 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cultivated hybrid crape myrtle selection derived from Lagerstroemia species native to parts of Asia and is widely used in ornamental landscapes for its heat tolerance and extended summer bloom period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts a wide range of butterflies including Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and skippers which feed heavily on its abundant summer blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong nectar source for native bees and honeybees which are drawn to its continuous flowering through peak summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequently visited by hummingbirds which are attracted to the bright clustered flowers and long blooming season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 6 - 10 ft apart to allow for mature canopy development and airflow between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a specimen shrub or small ornamental tree in sunny borders, foundation plantings, and heat tolerant landscapes where long summer color is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides fine textured native grass contrast and seasonal color shift that complements the deep foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends bright summer color with strong drought tolerant performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical purple flower spikes that contrast with the shrub form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLantana camara (Lantana)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings continuous heat loving blooms that intensify pollinator activity in hot conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds airy movement and long blooming white pink flowers that soften the structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46487768989857,"sku":"LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA BARISTA CHERRY MOCHA","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Lagerstroemia_CherryMocha.png?v=1781799402","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/lagerstroemia-cherry-mocha","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}