In the medieval period, purple flowers were incorporated as royal emblems and in kings coat of arms.
For the longest time, purple flowers have symbolized divinity across cultures and religions.
In flower symbolisms in the present era, purple flowers stand fordignity,pride,wisdomandempowerment.
It also stands foraccomplishment,successanddeep admirationfor something or for someone.
To give you a head start, here are some trees with purple flowers.
#1.
It thrives well in full sun and sandy soils.
They are pruned during their early years to establish shape and structure.
They will no longer be pruned when they grow mature.
It is native to South America and is perfect for parks and yards.
It symbolizes wealth, health and good luck.
#2.Crape Myrtle
It is a deciduous evergreen in a line of fifty other myrtle species.
They are loved for their summer purple blooms reddish brown barks that will turn silver-gray in the winter.
They can be grown into full trees or be cultivated as tall shrubs perfect for a whimsical garden theme.
It is an emblem of marriage and a sacred tree of Aphrodite.
It represents love, fortune and longevity.
#3.
It can be propagated into beautiful shrubs or allow it to grow into a full tree.
It is a deciduous evergreen which grows tiny, clustered lilac-like flowers throughout the summer.
It will lose its leaves starting late spring and into the winter.
#4.
It has tiny, clumped flowers with lavender, white and deep purple contrast and heart-shaped leaves.
It can be trimmed to grow as bush or can be cared for to grow as a full tree.
Its branches could grow very long, enough to provide shade for the side yard.
It is native to tropical and subtropical climates and is planted along with honeysuckle, hibiscus and bougainvillea.
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#5.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora)
It is also known as the mescal bean.
It does not grow very tall that is why it is considered as a multi-trunked shrub.
These purple flowers bloom in fragrant clusters and its seeds are used as ceremonial ingredients for native Americans.
The bark, flowers and seeds of this tree are hallucinogenic.
#6.
They can also be cultivated as garden shrubs or thorny ornamentals.
#7.
Purple Leaf Plum (Prunus cerasifera Krauter Vesuvius)
It is fondly called as cherry plum.
It has purple-pink flowers that bloom in the spring and edible fruits that grow in the summer and fall.
It is a favorite of hummingbirds and it could grow to up to 20 feet.
It is a sight to be reckoned with in landscaping because of its cascading blooms from long branches.
It is native to Asia and Caucasus region.
It symbolizes beautiful transitions and fruitfulness.
Weeds with purple flowers
You read that right; there are weeds that bloom purple flowers.
But some, like these two, are considered ornamentals.
#8.
Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)
This weedy plant is associated with the ornamentalsLamiumand is part of the mint family.
They are generally everywhere; from pasture lands to roadsides.
Its tubular purple flowers bloom from summer to fall.
#9.
Purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)
When translated into English, its botanical name translates tothe devouring purple monster.
Its tubular purple flowers bloom throughout summer and it is a favorite of bees.
#10.
Each azalea variant has a different petal shape and number of blossoms per stalk.
It signifies nostalgia and yearning for home.
#11.
As a gift, it is given to friends and family as protection from bad omens and illness.
#12.
It blooms tiny purple flowers clumped in a long stalk.
It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
If grown with proper care, this bush could actually grow into a tree.
It is also called summer lilac and it represents rebirth and new beginnings.
#13.
This one belongs to the pea family that is native to Asia.
It blooms lavender flowers that are perfect for arbors and trellises.
It is also a common hanging plant.
It symbolizes beauty, love and also fertility.
#14.
Rose Bushes
They are rare kinds because only one flower will bloom in each stem.
Thus, single cut, long-stemmed roses in flower arrangements come fromrose bushes.
Its rare colors are midnight blue and lavender/purple.
It has become a popular choice for romantic occasions through the years.
It is a popular 25th anniversary gift and it signifies enchantment, undying love and royalty.
#15.
Its symmetrical trumpet-shaped petals and low growing shrub blooms from summer to fall.
They are mainstays in weddings and they symbolize strong emotions, loyalty and devotion.
#16.
Lilacs
They are often found in gardens as border plants and also in decorative flower arrangements.
Its tiny flowers grow in clumps and are loved for their calming, subtle fragrance.
Lilac flowers are used in hypoallergenic powders, dried for potpourri and are turned into essential oil.
Symbolically, it signifies resurrection or rebirth making it an Easter flower.
#17.
Caryopteris
They are more commonly called Bluebeard or Blue Mist.
It is a very valuable ornamental because it could keep its blue-indigo bloom for a considerable period of time.
They are perfect garden borders and are specifically compelling during fall.
They are loved by birds and bees with their strong, sweet smell.
#18.
Golden dewdrops
It is considered as an invasive shrub in Asia and the Pacific.
It also goes by the name golden tears.
#19.
Heather
Heather flowers are popular in Scotland and England and they are called heaths.
They appear a lot in Scottish lore that Queen Victoria instated that it signifies good luck/fortune.
It has upright stalks with tiny clusters of purple and raspberry colored flowers blooming from summer to fall.
They are useful as border flowers and symbolically, heaths stand for loyalty, appreciation and confidence.
#20.
Bougainvillea
A lot of people do not know but bougainvillea is also fondly called as four oclocks.
It produces deep colored flowers which bloom from summer to fall.
It is a symbol of peace and collaboration.
There are many but these three are the most common of them all.
#21.Clematis
Its name is derived from the Greek wordklematiswhich literally means vine.
This vine is cultivated purely for decorative purposes because it is toxic to animals.
Symbolically, it is the eight-year anniversary flower.
It also stands for intelligence and brilliance.
#22.
Morning glory
This flower comes in many varieties.
It is popular for its cone-shaped flowers that cascades along fences and trellises.
They are not only popular garden choices; morning glories are also planted along culinary/herb fields.
In flower language, morning glory is a symbol of delicateness and affection.
#23.
Passion flower
It is also called apricot vine and corona de cristo.
We might know them in the kitchen but there are more to them starting with their purple flowers.
Its calming, fragrant scent is used in beauty products, soaps and lotions.
It is also dried up to be used as tea or to be infused in potpourri.
It is also extracted for its oil.
Symbolically,lavender stands for devotion.
Read also:Types of lavender
#25.
Chives
They are productive as they easily seed and germinate.
In China,chivesare more than herbs as they also signify productivity and usefulness.
#26.
We all love the thyme for its strong aroma and what it does to improve steak and chicken meals.
It will bloom tiny purple flowers looking like lavender.
Harvesting thyme after it has bloomed will lessen the aroma and flavor of thyme.
#28.
Spearmint
It is also known as garden mint or common mint.
It is easy growing which could be invasive when not attended to.
#29.
Its flowers are a favorite of bees and butterflies because of its subtle fragrance.
It also serves medicinal purposes such as soothing upset stomach, colds, cough and flu.
It is fragrant and as such, used to make body oils and wash.
It is distinct for its thin, pin-like leaves and tiny flowers of purple, pink and white.
It signifies a lot of meanings too like lust, love and nostalgia but also of mourning.
It has spade-shaped leaves and tiny clumped purple flowers.
And if you are looking for one, this is a list where you might start.
#32.
Corydalis
They are commonly called poppies.
It has cascading flowers of pink, blue and purple.
They are used to treat mild depression, nerve diseases and mild sedative.
It is a symbol of faith.
#33.
It is a good ground cover during spring and beautiful ornamentals in the summer when they grow tall.
It signifies fervor and chasing goals.
#34.
It is also known as thesage plantknown to have psychoactive components.
It is widely used as an herbal medicine known to treat insomnia, anxiety and depression.
It is also an organic remedy for asthma, dandruff, halitosis and eczema.
As such, it is also a symbol of healing.
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#36.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria species)
It is named after its mottled leaves that are said to resemble lungs.
They are the favorite of bees, specifically the flower bees with hairy feet.
They grow funnel-shaped blooms purple, pink, blue, white and red.
#37.
Bellflower
It also goes by the name ofcampanulaand is used as both ground cover and garden divider or border.
It signifies everlasting love and affection.
#38.
Symbolically, this delicate looking flower stands for both innocence and foolishness or playfulness.
#39.
It is easy to grow and maintain used as both ground cover as they grow in clumps.
They can also be cultivated as ornamentals.
Symbolically, they strike a balance between signifying enchantment and fantasy but also resentment and anger.
#40.
Cornflower
It got its name for thriving in corn fields during the medieval era.
It has hairy, pin-like petals with a distinct silver-grey sub-petal and stems.
It represents the fullness of life and simplicity in beauty.
#41.
It blooms purple with streaks of white from spring to summer.
#42.
Clary Sage
This one is a flowering herb native to the Mediterranean.
#43.
Purple Geranium
It also goes by the name of cranesbill and has been a popular garden choice along withdahliaandmarigold.
In flower symbolism, purple geraniums represent femininity and fertility as well as protection.
Poisonous purple flowers
While they are beautiful, they might be fatal for humans and animals.
Having these in your garden requires a lot of knowledge and practice in avoiding its poisonous content.
#44.
The name monkshood came from its uncanny resemblance with monks hood.
Wild monkshood has deeper purple hues than ornamentals.
They are used as garden borders or ground cover.
#45.
Wolfsbane
It is also monkshood, just a different name.
They are one and the same.
#46.
Deadly nightshade
It is also called belladonna and the devils cherries.
It has bell-shaped flowers replaced by black cherries after the bloom.
While they taste sweet, the fruits are fatal for humans and animals.
As such, it is a common symbol for vendetta, betrayal, deception and death.
Conclusion
To conclude, purple flowers come in wide varieties and types.
Each of these types have distinct characteristics both positive and not so much.
But overall, purple flowers are interesting in their own right and they deserve this post.
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