Purple is a color that, in addition to being very striking and pleasing to the eye, inspires tranquility and harmony. For this reason, it is very common for fans of gardening and decoration to usually look for purple flowers or lilac flowers , with which to give that relaxing touch to any space. In addition, in the language of flowers, purple reflects respect, nobility, dignity or success, even that someone has been missed. As these connotations are so broad, but also positive, giving purple flowers is always a safe bet for those we appreciate. Even in the romantic sphere, they imply a love that is already established and firm, safe and that makes you happy.
If you want to learn more about some of the most popular purple or purple flowers, keep reading us in this article and discover 10 purple flowers, their names, characteristics and photos .
Lavender
You can’t talk about purple flowers without mentioning what is possibly the most iconic of them all: lavender . There are actually about 30 species, although the most common of them is Lavandula officinalis .
It is a plant widely known for its pleasant and fresh aroma, which is why it is widely used in the perfume and scent industry. It is easy to grow due to its great rusticity, and it rarely exceeds heights of 1.5 meters, although it is usually quite less. Its characteristic purple inflorescences create a very pleasant mantle when planted in large areas.
Saffron
With the scientific name Crocus sativus , saffron is better known as a spice and, in fact, it is one of the most expensive in the world, which has led to it being also called red gold. The spice is extracted from the stigmas of the flower, which are reddish, in a very delicate process.
However, the purple crocus flower has enormous decorative value, with its large mauve, lilac, purple and purple petals. If you have one of these plants at home, don’t worry about collecting the spice because, more or less, it takes half a million of these flowers to get a single kilo of saffron spice.
Dimorfoteca
The dimorfotecas are actually all kinds of plants , 50 species, native to southern Africa. Hybridization with Osteospermum is very common among them , which gives rise to lilac flowers that are as beautiful as they are striking. They grow to heights of no more than 40 cm and it is common for them to be used as floor coverings in gardens with a Mediterranean or tropical climate. It is also sometimes called a dimorphic daisy because some of its species are reminiscent of daisies.
Petunia, one of the most famous purple flowers
Petunias , scientifically named Petunia hybrida , are plants famous for their characteristic bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers. They have a height that ranges from 30 to 50 cm and, although their flowers have a huge variety of colors and motifs, their lilac flowers are the most intense and vivid in color.
The petunia is also known for being one of the flowers that first blooms when spring arrives. It is very cheap to acquire and quite resistant, although it does not tolerate intense cold.
Digitalis or foxgloves
They are usually called foxgloves or digital ones . Digitalis purpurea plants have their origin in Europe, although they are currently naturalized in America.
It behaves biannually or perennially and stands out for its large bell-shaped flowers, with shades between white and pink, passing through purple. The plant reaches heights of just over a meter and its flowering can last up to three months.
Flaming star
Its scientific name is Liatris spicata , although it is also known as a flaming star, snake root, Kansas pen, or painter’s brush .
It reaches heights of between 60 and 150 cm, and is recognized by its completely vertical flower stalk, with small pointed leaves and its flower spikes of striking purple, lilac or pink color. Its flowering occurs in summer and requires semi-shade in hot climates or direct exposure to the sun in temperate or cold areas.
Do not forget me
Better known by its common name than by the scientific one, Myosotis sylvatica , forget-me-nots are small annual or perennial plants in optimal conditions, with flowers that are grouped in small groups, showy and very decorative.
Its petals tend to be blue or pink , with some also found with purple flowers , as is the case with the sylvatica. There are about 50 species of Myosostis, most of them from New Zealand.
Rosa, one of the most exotic purple flowers
There is no one who does not know this genus of thorny shrubs, which produce what are possibly the most popular flowers in the western world. Roses are flowers of great fragrance and size and, in addition, their cultivation has become so widespread that there are innumerable varieties of them.
What many do not know is that among the many colors that roses can adopt is purple, although it is not the most frequent. The Rhapsody and Purple Dream roses are impossible to forget due to their striking tones.
Lily
Lilies are another of the most popular flowers today, both for their aroma and for their undeniable beauty. Also called lilies , the plants of the genus Lilium are flowers of great elegance, widely used in flower arrangements. Currently they are spread by practically the whole world and, among their possible colors, are the beautiful purple lily flowers .
Bougainvillea
This climbing shrub that includes several species of the genus Bougainvillea and has its origin in the tropical zone of South America. This plant receives many common names such as bougainvillea, bougainvillea, Santa Rita , veranera, papelillo, Napoleón, trinitaria, and breeze.
It can reach heights of up to 12 meters, although it is common for them to have much smaller sizes. It is evergreen and is an exceptional coverage for all types of surfaces and structures thanks to its beautiful leaves, which are mainly purple, pink, fuchsia, red and white. Indeed, it is not about purple flowers , but its leaves are those
that have these colors and their flowers are barely seen, since they are small and of a white or yellow tone in the center of these striking leaves.
