Hummmmmmm! If it flowers, it makes seed. Most times the flowers are deadheaded to keep the plant flowering longer. FYI. Google it and do some home work then you will know for sure. Hope this is of some help.

I would use something with maroon/burgundy leaves,something vivid blue to bounce off the maroon and yes abelia ( I love Kaliedescope), all for lots of contrast. Pink, creeping phlox, barberry, lorapetulum, Black Scallop Ajuga my favorite, huskers red penstemon would play off the white, and give you the maroon(deer like it, though). Some Spring/ Summer bulbs, and since it's near your front door, Sweet Shrub. There are so many ground covers that are not invasive, you could dreate a mosaic of of changing color as they bloom, if you don't want the maintenance of the other stuff. Ajugas, sedums, Georgia Blue Speedwell, phlox, True Geraniums (they Wow me) even Thymes. Most of these are not too picky. I have my own Natchez to underplant,( just gave myself some ideas) but the area is not quite ready, and it is totally exposed to everything, including the deer, and mixed with my edible garden. I have a menagerie, I'm a crazy plant collector.

I am looking for some Natchez Crepe Myrtles seed, cuttings or plants. Someone told me that they do not seed, but surely they do! IF you know other wise please let me know.Check my list and email me. Thanks in advance.

Good point rhizo, I was thinking the same thing. I usually dig a hole at least twice as wide as the root ball but not deeper, add a large bag of organic matter + a bag or two of coarse sand to the existing soil, depending on the size of the hole. Any left over soil I take to another area since its now amended & good soil. That crepe looks like a two bags of sand sized hole would be needed. Here in Oklahoma where we usually have a high clay content, the sand helps to keep the surrounding soil from packing down, allows air to the roots air and makes it easy to soak in water quickly and deeply. Roots spread much faster in it. I have added sand (along with organic matter) for years when amending my soil or creating a new bed because the soil stays moist longer, water soaks in much faster and the drainage is improved 100%. I buy a truck load when making a new planting area. Its cheap. I create a ridge around the hole to create a well. When watering, a hose set low to dribble is good and I only water when it dries out. A layer of mulch on top but not right up against the plant keeps the soil moist longer and I frequently check with my hand underneath the mulch. This post was edited by TexasRanger10 on Wed, May 21, 14 at 14:46