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Purple This is a very popular color for flowers, with favorite colors being lavender and aster. We’ve compiled a list of 62 types of purple flowers below. Choose your favorite purple shades – from magenta through dark purple. Many of these flowers will bloom in late spring or late summer, and we’ve included handy growing tips for those of you that are gardeners.
If you’re looking for purple flowers for delivery, check these sites: 1800flowers, FTD, ProFlowers, the Bouqs, Teleflora & From You Flowers.
Types of Purple Flowers
Verbena
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Lavender
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Clematis
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Bellflower
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Dwarf Iris
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Balloon Flower
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Catmint
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Salvia
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Allium
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Monkshood
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Alpine Betony
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Lily of the Nile
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Anemone
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Bee Orchid
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Bittersweet Nightshade
Wild Indigo
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Bell Heather
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Blue-Eyed Grass
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Wild Hyacinth
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China Aster
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Canterbury Bells
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Dianthus Caryophyllus
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Cattleya Orchid
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Sea Thistle
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Purple Calla Lily
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Cosmos
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Common Comfrey
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Coneflower
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Candytuft
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Cyclamen
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Crocus
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Columbine
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Dendrobium Orchid
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Fuchsia
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Foxgloves
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Gladiolus
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Waxflower
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Perennial Geranium
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Heliotrope
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Honesty
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Liatris
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Lilac
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Lupin
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Lisianthus
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Aster
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Morning Glory
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Mystic Merlin
Purple Pansy
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Pasque
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Petunia
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Rhododendron
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Scabiosa
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Sea Holly
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Wisteria
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Hydrangea
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Zinnia
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Moonflower
Dianthus
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Hellebores
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Sweet Pea
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Gloxinia
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Butterfly Bush
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Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Flowers
What are the weeds with purple flowers called?
Most likely, weeds that have purple flowers are known as deadnettle (Lamium perueum) and henbit (Lamium amlexicaule). Both weeds are similar in appearance and can be confused. Both are part of the mint family. They have an ascending growth habit and are winter annuals.
What does purple flowers signify?
A bouquet of purple flowers could signify a significant transition or be a strong romantic gesture. Purple Flowers can signify many things, including grace, charm or elegance. Its roots are linked to royalty and ceremony.
What tree bears purple flowers?
The Jacaranda tree has stunning purple flowers and a large canopy of shade. Brazil is the origin of Jacaranda. The purple flowers are trumpet-shaped and soft with feathery leaves. Jacaranda trees grow quickly and purple flowers are available in late spring to mid-to late summer.
Why do the little purple flowers grow in my yard?
Henbit is an annual winterweed. It can grow to 12 inches tall and produce purple flowers. It is part the mint family, and is considered to be a weed. It can compete for nutrients and cause soil degradation if left untreated.
What are purple flowers called, you ask?
- Bellflower
- Balloon flower
- Lavender
- Allium
- Cosmos
- Dwarf Iris
- Heliotrope
- Jacaranda Tree
- Coneflower
- Gladiolus
- Foxgloves
- Lilac
- Lupine
- Lisianthus
- Morning Glory
- Purple Pansy
- Petunia
- Wisteria
- Sea Holly
- Hydrangea
- Dianthus
- Clematis
- Heather
We hope you’ve enjoyed our post featuring beautiful flowers to include in your next bouquet or for your garden. Our favorites are the deep purple ones like China Asters… what are yours?
Check out our guide featuring other colors and more types of flowers. Our meaning of purple roses article may be helpful.
