10 Purple Plants to Grow for Bold Color

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Lavender (Lavandula spp.): Lavender is not only prized for its aromatic fragrance but also for its beautiful purple flowers.

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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea): This native perennial produces stunning daisy-like flowers with prominent purple cones in the center.

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Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): Russian sage is known for its aromatic foliage and delicate spikes of lavender-purple flowers.

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Salvia (Salvia spp.): Salvias come in a variety of species and cultivars, many of which produce vibrant purple flowers. They're easy to grow and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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Catmint (Nepeta spp.): Catmint is a low-maintenance perennial with aromatic foliage and spikes of tiny purple flowers. It's a great choice for edging borders or filling in gaps in the garden.

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Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans): Bugleweed is a ground cover plant with glossy, purple-bronze foliage and spikes of blue-purple flowers in spring.

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Allium (Allium spp.): Alliums are bulbous plants that produce spherical clusters of purple flowers atop tall stems. They're stunning when planted in mass or mixed.

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Bee Balm (Monarda spp.): Bee balm, also known as bergamot, produces showy clusters of tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or red.

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Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'): This ornamental grass features deep purple foliage and burgundy plumes that sway gracefully in the breeze.

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Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides): Coleus plants come in a variety of colors and patterns, including shades of purple. They're prized for their colorful foliage.