Lagerstroemia 'JBG 19101 ~ Black Diamond® Radiant Red™ Crape Myrtle size-1pt-pot intensely violet two-lipped flowers bloom

intensely violet two-lipped flowers bloom all through summer and into fall

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COMPANION PLANTS: River Oats

Niobe Clematis is a deciduous perennial vine that can be used for climbing or a groundcover and pointy green foliage with no fall color

Emerald Blueberry is a semi-evergreen shrub with an upright habit with a long harvest season of abundant mild but sweet blueberries in early and mid season

Lagerstroemia 'JBG 19101 ~ Black Diamond® Radiant Red™ Crape Myrtle size-1pt-pot intensely violet two-lipped flowers bloomRadiant Red Crape Myrtle is a compact tree with an vase like habit and intense inky black foliage that holds its color in summer. Large contrasting panicles of saturated deep red flowers bloom from mid summer until frost. Prefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Radiant Red is drought tolerant and has high mildew resistance. Type: Tree Height: 8' 10' Spread: 6 7' Spacing: 6' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red