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Why is crepe myrtle widely grown as an ornamental plant?

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common myrtle — Myrtales Common myrtle (*Myrtus communis*).

The crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is widely grown as an ornamental plant primarily due to its aesthetic appeal in garden settings. It is highly valued for its beautiful, clustered flowers—which appear in various shades of white, pink, red, lavender, and purple—and for its attractive, smooth gray bark.12

Native to tropical and subtropical regions, this shrub or tree is popular in warm climates where it is cultivated for its visual contribution to landscapes.12