Skip to product information
Lagerstroemia 'Dark Roast'
1/2
Lagerstroemia 'Dark Roast'

Lagerstroemia 'Dark Roast'

$39.95

Lagerstroemia 'Dark Roast' is a compact crape myrtle selection known for its deep burgundy foliage and rich red purple summer blooms that hold strong color through the heat of midsummer. Its dense branching and smaller habit make it an excellent choice for residential landscapes where bold color and manageable size are both desired.

Height & Spread: 4 - 5 ft x 3 - 4 ft

Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Moderate deer resistance

Native Status

This is a cultivated ornamental form of Lagerstroemia indica, a species native to parts of Asia and widely grown in North America for its long bloom period and heat tolerance.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts butterflies such as Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and skippers which feed on the abundant summer blooms.

Bees

  • Highly attractive to native bees and honeybees which actively forage on the dense flower clusters during peak bloom.

Hummingbirds

  • Draws hummingbirds which are strongly attracted to the tubular nectar rich flowers throughout the summer.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 3 - 4 ft apart to allow full canopy development while maintaining airflow and shape.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for foundation plantings, mixed borders, and accent use where its dark foliage and long blooming flowers provide strong seasonal color.

Companion Plants

  • Salvia greggii 'Hot Lips' (Autumn Sage) - Extends pollinator interest with continuous red and white blooms that echo the warm tones of Barista Dark Roast.
  • Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy' (Black Eyed Susan) - Adds bright contrast and midsummer color that pairs well with the dark foliage.
  • Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' (Bee Blossom) - Provides airy movement and long lasting blooms that soften the shrub’s dense structure.
  • Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Brings fine textured foliage and soft yellow flowers for seasonal contrast.
  • Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds vertical structure and architectural contrast in mixed plantings.

You may also like