The amethyst-hued blooms of Purely Purple are equally at home in a classic or contemporary garden design， completing the look wherever it is planted. Masses of vibrant purple blooms balance with elegant black foliage， creating a stunning best-dressed worthy ensemble. Purely Purple won't steal the show， though， growing to a maximum size of 10 ft. to 12 ft. tall and 8 ft. W. The blooms reach their productivity peak during the summer and fall months. This variety has been described as having an intermediate growth habit and can be used as a specimen or in mass plantings. Crape Myrtles look particularly nice when lining driveways or fences and can also be planted in a container on your deck or patio as long as the container is at least 12 in. Dia. These crape myrtles are drought tolerant， mildew resistant and low-maintenance. The Black Diamond is hardy in Zones 7 to 9.

Purple blooms and black foliage

Can be used in planter on deck or patio

Intermediate growth habit reaching 12 ft. tall x 8 ft. W

Cold hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9

Minimum tree height of time of shipping is 24 in.

How to Plant a Crape Myrtle."