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Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica · Lythraceae
How it looks
The crape myrtle is a deciduous shrub or tree with smooth tan-to-pinkish stems and oval leaves arranged opposite one another. At the branch tips, ruffled-petaled flowers in pink, purple, and white bloom in large clusters for up to 100 days. Height 10–23 ft (3–7 m).
Crape Myrtle is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Lagerstroemia indica
- Common name
- Crape Myrtle
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Source
- ASPCA
