There’s just something so alluring about a vase {or a garden} full of purple flowers! Even if purple is just one in the mix of colors in your garden, purple adds something special to your landscape. Today I’m sharing my favorites with Bless My Weeds readers. Are you ready to see what they are?

My Favorite Purple Flowers

My favorites include an array of shades ranging from light lavender to deep, almost-black purple, and they’re all stunning! Here’s a sampling of the ones I love best.

Crocus

There’s just nothing like stepping outside in early spring to catch sight of a fresh bloom of the pretty purple crocus! They may be little, but purple crocus are some of the hardiest on this list of my favorite purple flowers. Purple crocus are often the first flowers to wake up after a cold, snowy winter. Do purple crocus grow in your garden?

Hyacinth

Hyacinths make an appearance in spring, soon after the crocus. One thing they have going for them is the sheer number of tiny, star-like blooms that cover their thick stalks. That bloom lasts for a few weeks! Another reason to grow hyacinths is that the deer don’t really like them and will pass them up if there is something else they like better. And that leads me to tulips.

Tulips

I just adore tulips in any color, but purple on a tulip looks majestic! The downside is that deer love them as much as I do–so I frequently find my tulips bitten off nearly to ground level. If you’d rather plant spring bulbs that deer don’t like, here is a list of recommendations.

Lilacs

Is there anyone who doesn’t love purple lilacs, or their scent? There’s nothing else that comes close! My best tip for lilacs of any color is to cut some to enjoy indoors. To make them last for several days, use a hammer to lightly smash the last inch or two of the stem at the cut point. Promptly put the cuttings in a vase of fresh water. Hammering the stem opens up the tough, woody stalk and allows water to access the delicate flowers. You really won’t be sorry!

Iris

My grandmother was president of her local iris society for years, and her yard was evidence of her iris-growing prowess! As a result, one of my favorite purple flowers is a deep purple iris.

How does my list of favorite purple flowers compare to yours? Please share your personal favorites in the comments!