Lagerstroemia indica 'Barista Peppermint Mocha'
Lagerstroemia indica 'Barista Peppermint Mocha' is a compact crepe myrtle with richly colored summer blooms that emerge in shades of soft pink and white against dark glossy foliage. Its naturally rounded form and extended flowering season make it a strong focal point in sunny landscapes while delivering consistent color through the heat of summer.
Height & Spread: 4 - 5 ft x 3 - 4 ft
Bloom Time: Summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate deer resistance
Native Status
This crepe myrtle is a cultivated selection derived from Lagerstroemia indica which originates in Asia and is widely used in ornamental landscapes for its long blooming performance and heat tolerance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts a wide range of butterflies including Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which are drawn to its abundant midsummer nectar.
Bees
- Highly attractive to native bees and bumblebees which actively forage on the dense flower clusters throughout the bloom period.
Hummingbirds
- Regularly visited by hummingbirds which feed on the nectar rich blooms during peak summer flowering.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 3 - 4 ft apart to allow for full canopy development and airflow between plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for foundation plantings, mixed borders, and specimen use where its long bloom season and compact habit can be fully appreciated.
Companion Plants
- Salvia greggii 'Hot Lips' (Autumn Sage) - Extends the color season with continuous red and white blooms that complement crepe myrtle flowers.
- Gaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies) - Adds airy movement and extended bloom time that softens the shrub’s structure.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender) - Provides contrasting cool toned foliage and strong drought tolerant performance.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Offers long lasting soft yellow blooms that brighten summer plantings.
- Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds vertical structure and movement that frames the rounded shrub form.