New Texas Superstar Introduced: Basham's Party Pink Crape Myrtle
July 21, 2016 | 1 min to read
COLLEGE STATION — Crape myrtles have been one of the most popular ornamental plants in the U.S. since they were introduced around 1790 by the French botanist Andre Michaux, said Dr. Bill Welch, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service landscape horticulturist in College Station. A Texas-born variety – Basham’s Party Pink – is being promoted as a new Texas Superstar for its disease resistance, vigor and colorful display, according to a horticulture expert.
Basham’s Party Pink crape myrtle is one of the best medium-to-large varieties for Texas and the South, Welch said.
From Welch’s perspective as a plant historian who appreciates the hybridization of old and new varieties, Basham’s Party Pink has it all.
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