crepe myrtle has black buds versus green

Is this normal? I have a purple color crepe myrtle tree. The flower buds are black. Does it mean they are already dormant or dead?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 10/21/2015 @ 1:00 am

The buds may appear dark and lighten as they open.

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