Crepe myrtle

The common crepe mirtle was introduced in South Carolina by Andre Michaux. 
This multistemmed shrub with crepe-like texture petals, and diverse colors is resistant to frosts.
The genus is dedicated to Magnus von Lagerstroem, who supplied Linnaeus plant he collected.
Taxonomy
Lagerstroemia indiana (L.)Pers.

Other websites
Flora of China 13, 277 
The Craple myrtle 
Category:Myrtales