Lagerstroemia 'JBG 19020' ~ Black Diamond® Crystalline Crape Myrtle butterfly-garden upright grass-like foliage is a

upright grass-like foliage is a soft green and in late spring a green scaly flower spikes above the foliage

The silvery tassel like plumes bloom in late summer to fall

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IMAGES: Photoset by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

Lagerstroemia 'JBG 19020' ~ Black Diamond® Crystalline Crape Myrtle butterfly-garden upright grass-like foliage is aCrystalline Crape Myrtle is a compact tree with a shrub like habit and intense inky black foliage that holds its color in summer. Large contrasting panicles of clear white flowers bloom from mid summer until frost. Prefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Crystalline is drought tolerant and has high mildew resistance. Type: Tree Height: 10' 12' Spread: 6 8' Spacing: 7' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White