Purple Flower Names

Purple and blue blooms have become one of the most sought after flowers among gardeners. Instead of sticking to the regular pink and reddish shade flowering plants, most hobbyists prefer to create a color pattern with varied colored blooms. Not to neglect purple color wedding flowers, which are favorite bridal flowers for many. Consequently, the demand for these vivid colored flowers has increased significantly in the floral industry. The following information is a brief about popular purple flowers.

Names of Purple Flower

In earlier times, purple symbolizes nobility and wealth, thus flowers in shades of purple are worn only by royal people. As of date, purple flowers designate creativity, dignity and wisdom. They are often associated with love and romance. When used in wedding or other special ceremonies, it adds spirituality to the occasion. Here, I am listing some of the purple flowers that you would love to know:

• Digitalis
• Clematis
• Purple hydrangea
• Petunia
• Hosta
• Orchids
• Penstemon
• Rhododendron
• Saffron crocus
• Million bells
• Pansy flower
• Lobelia
• Allium
• Geranium
• Eryngium
• Blue anemone
• Nymphaea
• Lavender
• Coneflower
• Candytuff
• Globe thistle
• Cardinal flower
• Purple tulips
• Bachelor button
• Impatiens
• Verbena
• Lilac
• Gladiolus
• Wisteria
• Lupine
• Snapdragons
• Purple hibiscus
• Cyclamen
• Syringa
• Campanula
• Purple statice
• Tulips
• Creeping phlox
• Dendrobium
• Purple roses

Popular Purple Flowers

Purple flowering plants are grown either in flower beds or as borders. Whichever, you have opted, they will add a unique touch to your landscape design. Before laying a purple flower garden, gather information regarding hardy varieties and their growth requirements. Discussed below are some of the popular purple flowers, which you can consider planting in your yard:

Purple Aster
Belonging to the Asteraceae family, aster flower resembles daisy in flower shape and comes in different colors, including purple. It is a perennial purple flower that grows best in full sunlit areas. The bloom size may be small (1-inch diameter) or large (5-inch diameter) with an average plant height of about 2 feet.

Morning Glory
Morning glory is an extremely hardy vine, which is often considered as an invading weed by landscapers. So, you can imagine the adaptability of this vine in any growing condition. Delicate blooms open in early morning that wither by the end of the day. Morning glory is excellent for growing near trellis and garden walls.

Passion Flower
A widely grown climbing vine, passion flower is found out to be a highly poisonous plant. Extremely beautiful with a unique flower, you can grow this summer flowering plant in pots or in garden soil. Required growing conditions for passionflower are well drained soil, bright sunlight, moderate watering and protection from frost.

Purple Salvia
Love to watch butterflies and bees in your flower garden, purple salvia is the ultimate choice for plantation. It grows best in areas that receive full sunlight. Similar to other salvia cultivars, purple salvia develops to a height of about 2-3 feet and produces long inflorescence. You can plant it in groups in flower beds.

Agapanthus
Also known as lily of the nile, it produces beautiful, globe shaped flowers with whitish and purplish florets. There is no true stem, and leaves arise directly from the fleshy roots. Each stalk bears one conspicuous flower head. For growing this purple color flower, you will need well-drain rich soil and full sun.

With this information on purple flower names and all about the popular flower plants, I hope you will be able to choose the blooms of your interests and create a heavenly beautiful flower garden that everybody would adore. You can also gift purple flowers to your loved ones to convey your admiration and pride for them.