Purple Flower Garden Q&A
Q: Can I grow annual flowers in a purple garden alongside perennials?
A: Absolutely, mixing annual flowers with purple perennials adds variety and color through different seasons. Include petunias, morning glories (with trumpet-shaped flowers), or ageratum as bedding plants for summer color, while perennial favorites like garden phlox and purple coneflower return each year for flowers to grow over time.
Q: What are some purple flowers that bloom early in spring?
A: Some of the flowers from spring such as purple bulbs or tubers—think Iris (violet and blue-purple blooms) or early-blooming lavender-blue flowers—offer an early purple color kick. These types of purple flowers are one of the first flowers to appear and help set the tone for your spring garden.
Q: Which purple flowers are excellent for cut flower arrangements?
A: If you’re looking for excellent cut flowers, consider purple coneflower, garden phlox, lavender with purple flower spikes, or deep purple flowers like Allium. These varieties have sturdy stems, vibrant flower clusters, and lasting flower heads that hold up well in bouquets.
Q: How can I use purple foliage to enhance a garden's color palette?
A: Pair purple foliage plants such as Heuchera with green foliage for dramatic effect. Use them alongside plants with purple flowers or violet flowers so that the foliage complements the bloom colors. This contrast brings out richer tones in the flowers and helps the purple garden feel lush and cohesive.
Q: What purple flowers bloom late in the season?
A: For flowers from late summer to fall, Liatris, purple coneflower, and Verbena bonariensis offer long-lasting blooms and violet-blue flowers. These perennial flowers keep your garden vibrant well after the early bloomers fade, extending the season of interest.