Invasive species attacking garden favorite
Feb. 23—An invasive species is attacking an Oklahoma garden favorite, but there are things local gardeners can do about it.
Crapemyrtles are a kind of shrub that comes in 50 different varieties, and they are known for their summerblooming flowers, according to a local specialist.
Courtney DeKalb-Myers, Cleveland County Oklahoma State University horticulture educator, said they grow up to 20…