How to Grow Crape Myrtle Natchez
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
Your complete guide to growing Crape Myrtle Natchez.
When to Plant Crape Myrtle Natchez
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Companion Plants for Crape Myrtle Natchez
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators while tolerating similar growing conditions
Natural deer deterrent and attracts pollinators without competing for nutrients
Compatible root systems and blooming periods complement crape myrtle seasons
Repels aphids and deer while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repels aphids and whiteflies while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Provides complementary texture without competing for nutrients or water
Deters aphids and scale insects that commonly affect crape myrtles
Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds while deterring common pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that can stunt growth and cause leaf yellowing
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth and compete aggressively for water
Creates excessive shade reducing flowering and promotes fungal diseases