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Small purple tree shrubs1/16/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() They stay under 6 feet (2m.) and have burgundy-black leaves. If you like snakeroot ( Actaea racemosa), look for cultivars Brunette, Atropurpurea, Hillside Black Beauty, Black Negligee or Chocoholic. This perennial grows to 3 feet (1m.) and offers white blossoms in late summer. These shrubs can grow to 9 feet (3m.) tall.įor shorter shrubs, consider a purple leafed cultivar of Joe-Pye weed ( Eupatorium Chocolate). Cultivars of weigela ( Weigela florida) like Wine and Roses™, Midnight Wine™, and Dark Horse offer frilly pink blossoms in spring as well as bright purple foliage. There are other options combining dark purple foliage and spring flowers. Consider Diablo or Summer Wine for their deep, rich, burgundy foliage that darkens in summer, and flat-topped pink spring flowers. It’s a very tough shrub with beautiful purple leaves as well as seasonal flowers and exfoliating bark. Ninebark is a lesser-known option but a good one. ![]() They are thorned, making them excellent and colorful defensive hedges 6 feet (2m.) tall. Pick from among the dark purple leaf shrub cultivars like Crimson Pygmy, Royal Cloak, and Royal Burgundy. We are also great fans of barberry ( Berberis thunbergii f. And ‘Purple Daydream’ Dwarf Loropetalum’s small stature makes it a perfect choice for small backyards and patio container gardens. These bushes stay under 8 feet (2.5m.) tall and fill with edible deep purple fruit. ‘Royal Purple’ Smoke Bush can be grown as a bush or trimmed to look like a small tree, while the ‘Ruby’ and ‘Carolina Midnight’ varieties of Loropetalum can be grown as a hedge. When you need something shorter, consider purple cultivars of elderberry ( Sambucus nigra), like Black Beauty or Black Lace. Pick bright cultivars like Royal Purple or Velvet Cloak. Why not start with shrubs you might not know yet like red filbert ( Corylus maxima Atropurpurea)? It’s a handsome plant that grows to 12 feet (4m.) tall and grows edible nuts.Īnother good choice is smokebush ( Cotinus coggygria), a many-stemmed shrub with purple foliage and feathery purple flowers that look like haze. You’ll find a variety of purple hues and tones – in heights from 3 to 15 feet (1 to 5m.) to complement every area of the landscape. Purple foliage combines well with almost all other leaf colors and looks particularly good with blue, gold and silver. One favorite option is purple leaved shrubs. For lasting swatches of color, many gardeners count on plants with bright foliage. On top of their beautiful and unique colors, they will fill your garden with unique smells, unlike any other plants.Flowering shrubs rarely flower all season long. Many purple perennials attract certain types of butterflies, bees, and other insects as well as wildlife.Įven household plants can grow fond of your purple flowers, such as cats that have been known to take a particular interest in Lavender plants. The many different shades of purple perennials make a beautiful addition to any garden and continue to make the garden full of color by coming back each year.Įvery purple perennial detailed in this article has its own qualities and beauty that will strengthen the personality of your garden. Purple is a naturally soothing color that calms the soul and clears the mind. ‘Lilla’ Smoke Bush grows best in full to partial sunlight and should be watered regularly, especially during droughts. This shrub’s uniform shape means it can be planted alone as an accent shrub for your flower beds. One of the most special features of purple perennials is their color. Lilla is the dwarf variety of the ‘Royal Purple’ Smoke Bush, growing only about 4 feet tall by 4 feet wide. On top of adding a colorful touch to your mostly green landscape, purple perennials do not need replanting which saves you time and money in the long run. For those who love the color purple in their garden, planting purple perennials is a smart choice. ![]()
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