Purple Bushes for Sale

Purple Flower Bushes for Every Garden Style

When you want real color in the landscape, few choices make a statement like purple flower bushes. Whether you're drawn to deep violet spires, soft lavender clusters, or rich burgundy foliage, there is a purple blooming bush to suit nearly every garden style and growing zone. We grow and ship a hand-selected range of purple flowering shrubs right here from our North Florida nursery, so every plant arrives ready to thrive in your yard.

Most Popular Bushes With Purple Flowers

Some purple shrubs have earned their place in American gardens for good reason. These are the varieties our customers reach for again and again, and the ones we're most proud to grow.

Butterfly Bush

The Black Knight Butterfly Bush is one of the best-known purple blooming plants in cultivation. Its large, cone-shaped flower heads come in a deep, near-black violet that looks dramatic against summer foliage, and the fragrance draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in droves. If you prefer a warmer tone, the Royal Red Butterfly Bush produces rich purple-red cones with the same pollinator-friendly appeal.

Lavender

Few plants are as recognizable as lavender, with its silvery stems, small purple flowers, and that unmistakable clean fragrance. With dozens of species to choose from, lavender works beautifully as a low border, a mass planting, or tucked into a cottage-style bed. It is also one of the most deer-resistant purple flowering shrubs we carry.

Liriope Royal Purple

The Liriope Royal Purple Shrub produces densely packed spikes of rich violet blooms that transition into small, dark berries in autumn. It is a dependable, low-maintenance choice for borders, edging, and ground cover in both sun and part shade.

Amethyst Falls Wisteria

The Amethyst Falls Wisteria is an American native that produces cascading clusters of big violet flowers on a vigorous vine. Its dense growth makes it ideal for covering slopes, banks, fences, or trellises, and it re-blooms more reliably than Asian wisteria species. The deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop that makes every purple blossom pop.

Purple Flowering Shrubs for Full Sun

Many of the showiest purple flower bushes thrive in full sun, and they pay back every ray of light with season-long color. These varieties work well as focal points, along driveways, in mixed borders, and as foundation plantings where you want bold color without constant maintenance.

Butterfly bushes are a natural fit for sunny spots and can reach six feet or more, giving you a large bush with purple flowers that earns its space. Lavender is another full-sun staple that performs beautifully along walkways or in raised beds. For something with a longer season and a slightly smaller footprint, consider our selection of compact and small purple flowering shrubs that max out at two to three feet while still delivering big color.

Purple Shrubs for Shade and Part Shade

Not every yard gets wall-to-wall sunshine, and there are excellent purple blooming bushes suited to shadier conditions. Liriope, for example, handles part shade with ease and stays tidy without much fuss. Many of our Loropetalum varieties also prefer protection from harsh afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates.

When shopping for a purple shrub for a shadier corner, focus on foliage color as much as flowers. A deep-burgundy leafed shrub can provide the same visual punch as a flowering plant, even when it is not actively blooming.

Bushes With Purple Leaves

Sometimes the most striking thing in a garden is not the flower at all but the foliage. A purple-leafed shrub carries color through the entire growing season, not just during bloom time, which makes it a smart structural choice for landscape design.

Loropetalum Ruby Chinese Fringe Flower

The Loropetalum Ruby Chinese Fringe Flower Shrub is one of our most popular purple-foliage plants. Its dark, wine-purple leaves provide a rich backdrop for bright hot-pink fringe flowers that appear in spring and often again in fall. It stays on the smaller side, making it a great choice as a small purple shrub for tight spaces or container planting.

Loropetalum Zhuzhou

If you want a larger statement plant, the Loropetalum Zhuzhou delivers rich burgundy foliage on a naturally larger frame. It is a big purple flower bush in every sense, with the size and presence to anchor a corner bed or serve as a privacy screen over time.

How to Use Purple Bushes in Your Landscape

Purple is one of the most versatile colors in the garden because it pairs naturally with almost everything else. Here are a few approaches that work well with the shrubs we carry.

Use Dark Foliage as a Backdrop

Deep burgundy and violet-leafed shrubs create a natural contrast behind brighter perennial flowers. Position a Loropetalum or a darker butterfly bush behind yellow or orange blooms and the effect is immediate. The shadows and depth created by dark purple foliage make surrounding colors look more vivid without any extra effort.

Build a Color-Themed Border

For a cohesive look, try pairing your purple shrubs with complementary plants from our yellow colored bushes collection. The Limelight Hydrangea Bush and the Sunshine Ligustrum Shrub both provide bright chartreuse to golden tones that pop dramatically against deep violet or lavender blooms. If you prefer warmer contrast, an orange-flowering plant like the Double Take Orange Quince adds a jewel-toned complement that feels rich and intentional.

Create a Focal Point With a Large Purple Shrub

A big bush with purple flowers placed at the center of a bed naturally draws the eye. Surround it with lower-growing, subtly colored plants to let it take center stage. This works especially well with repeat-blooming shrubs like butterfly bush, which holds its color from midsummer through fall.

Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Flowering Shrubs

What is the most common bush with small purple flowers?

Lavender and Liriope are among the most common shrubs producing small purple flowers. Both are widely adapted, low-maintenance, and available in several varieties. Caryopteris, also called bluebeard, is another popular option for small, clustered purple blossoms on a compact frame.

Are purple flowering shrubs perennials?

Many purple flower bushes are indeed perennial. Butterfly bush, lavender, and Liriope all return reliably year after year in their preferred growing zones. Always check the hardiness zone information on the individual plant page to confirm a good match for your region.

Do purple evergreen shrubs exist?

Yes. Several purple evergreen shrubs hold their foliage through winter, including Loropetalum varieties and some lavender cultivars in mild climates. These are excellent choices if you want year-round structure and color in the garden rather than just seasonal interest.

What are good purple flowering bushes for Florida landscapes?

As a Florida-based grower, we have a particular appreciation for shrubs that can handle heat and humidity. Loropetalum, Liriope, and butterfly bush all perform well in Florida landscapes. Wisteria is also a strong performer in the Southeast when given a sturdy support structure and adequate water during establishment.