Much like the rounded scissors of your childhood, these blunt ended petals of ‘Running With Scissors’, along with the matte purple color, will bring some nostalgia to your garden. At peal bloom, this plant is covered almost entirely of 1″ flowers year after year.

This hybrid Phlox forms a low, mounding habit of bright purple flowers with a tiny white halo in the center. It blooms about a week or so after Phlox subulata and does not spread aggressively.

The perfect addition to a garden in hot, dry areas. Lacy-like, bright sky blue flowers are held on amethyst calyxes, with strong stems and an upright habit. The beautiful color will last a long time!

You would be wise to choose this Perovskia because it’s the darkest purple shade to date. Rich lavender-purple flowers are produced on strong, upright plants filled with oval-shaped, notched leaves. This is early to bloom just like its counterpart ‘Denim ‘n Lace’, starting around late July in Michigan. Compared to ‘Denim ‘n Lace’, this is a slightly taller variety with darker purple calyxes and broader leaves, compared to the dissected leaves of the former.

A member of the mint family, Perovskia has a strong and pleasing fragrance when foliage is bruised or crushed. 12″ spires of bright lavender-blue flowers rise above the silver foliage, a potential height and width of 4′. 1995 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.

‘Blue Jean Baby’ is the answer to the gardeners’ call for a shorter, more manageable Russian Sage that is still vigorous yet brilliant in the landscape. This baby has it all! This sun lover is the perfect choice for a hot, dry climate. Blooming earlier than most others, the vivid color holds well from mid-summer to mid-fall. Deer resistant!

Compact, stocky plants flower freely to produce a bumper crop of fat, thick walled peppers that are purple tinged even immature. The mild flavor of the fruit and its thick walls make it ideal for fresh salad use or for creating a myriad of colorful baked dishes.

‘Purple Beauty’ is a great source of vitamin C containing 2 to 3 times more than citrus fruits. Use ‘Purple Beauty’ fresh, stuffed or roasted.

Known as one of America’s most attractive native wildflowers, there has been considerable breeding work done on the genus Penstemon. ‘Dark Towers’ is a true testament to that with its superior form and mildew resistance, making it an improved garden selection. Lavender tubular flowers create a pleasing contrast against purple-red foliage that holds its color all summer long. Perfect for hot, dry areas of the garden.

The perfect landscape perennial! Deep burgundy purple leaves look attractive all season long and form a tall, full and refined habit. Rich lavender purple flowers with pure white interiors top the foliage on dark stems.

Upright clumping variety with large sturdy stems, are stacked with tubular purple flowers in summer. Foliage is glossy and clean. Vigorous and easy to grow. Will bloom the first year. Attracts hummingbirds and makes great cut flowers. – Growing colors