Lagerstroemia 'Red Hot' ~ Black Diamond® Red Hot™ Crape Myrtle prefers-alkaline-soil golden-yellow and green striped grass-like

golden-yellow and green striped grass-like foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions

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creating a full and showy display

mounding habit and hairy stems sporting sharply toothed lance-like leaves

Lagerstroemia 'Red Hot' ~ Black Diamond® Red Hot™ Crape Myrtle prefers-alkaline-soil golden-yellow and green striped grass-likeRed Hot Crape Myrtle is a compact tree with an upright habit and intense inky black foliage that holds its color in summer. Large contrasting panicles that open white and rapidly become rich red bloom throughout summer until frost. Prefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Red Hot 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