Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Twilight' (Twilight Crape Myrtle)

Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall × 12–15 ft wide; can reach 25 ft if unpruned; upright, rounded habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering

Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; extremely hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune in late winter if needed, avoid topping

Detailed Description: This Twilight Crape Myrtle is absolutely stunning with deep purple blooms and dark, almost burgundy foliage that creates incredible contrast! This 15-gallon size gives you 15 to 20 feet of immediate impact, or it can reach 25 feet naturally. What makes this special for Willis gardens? The dark foliage stays beautiful even when not blooming, and those deep purple flower clusters are simply gorgeous from summer through fall. ---