The Thunderstruck Purple Sage Crape Myrtle is a stunning new crape myrtle variety born from the creative mind of breeder Mitch Magee. It combines the best traits of its parents, the Scarlet Crape Myrtle and the Black Diamond Purely Purple. From the Black Diamond, it inherits the dramatic, dark burgundy-blackish plum foliage that adds a touch of gothic elegance to any landscape. From mid-summer to early fall, the Thunderstruck Purple Sage bursts with a profusion of rich purple blooms. Unlike its parent however, the Thunderstruck Purple Sage boasts a much fuller, more upright, and rounded canopy. This creates a beautiful, well-shaped tree that adds structure and interest to your yard. This new crape myrtle also benefits from the faster growth rate of the Scarlet Crape Myrtle. While the Black Diamond is known for its slower, more deliberate growth, the Thunderstruck Purple Sage matures much quicker, reaching a height of 20 feet at maturity. This allows you to enjoy its vibrant foliage and beautiful blooms sooner. Additionally, trials at the farm that developed this variety have shown that the Thunderstruck series, including the Purple Sage, exhibits significantly better cold hardiness compared to the Black Diamond series. This means you can enjoy this unique crape myrtle in a wider range of climates.