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Year of Introduction: 1967
Origin: US National Arboretum
Flower Color: Purple
Date of First Flower: Mid-July
Length of Flowering: 70 days
Growth Habit: Dense globose
Height: 10-20'
Hardiness: Good (zone map)
Bark Color: Gray-brown
Fall Color: Brilliant orange-red
Powdery Mildew Resistance: Good
Additional Comments: Large, abundant, dark purple flower panicles. Seems to be a magnet for crapemyrtle aphids and consequently, sooty mold.

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