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Oh, The Flower Power of Purple!

Butterfly, Garden Art, Hummingbird, Backyard Wildlife

#1 Plants that Attract Butterflies Show
Bold Flower Color of Purple.


Is purple your favorite color? It is if you're a butterfly, a kid or Cleopatra!!
Butterflies are more attracted to the color of purple than any other color and it's the most loved color by artists and among 75% of all pre-adolescent children. The Purple Heart is a U.S. Military medal of decoration given to soldiers wounded in battle. People of authority or high rank wear purple.

They say purple is the color of good judgment. A color that is used for spiritual fulfillment - surround yourself with purple and you will have peace of mind. Ok, now that I know that, I'm off to buy purple sheets and a whole new wardrobe.

The color of Purple is also used to symbolize magic and mystery, as well as royalty. Purple is believed to be the ideal color. Purple has a special, almost sacred place in nature: orchid, lilac, violet flowers and lavender are often considered delicate and precious.

When shopping around for flowers in the purple family, check out words that represent various shades of the color purple.

  • Violet
  • Lavender
  • Orchid
  • Plum
  • Mauve
  • Thistle
  • Magenta
  • Royal
  • Pomegranate
  • Amethyst
  • Wine
  • Mulberry
  • Eggplant

I have researched and created a great list of extremely hardy flowering plants that are in the Purple Blossom family. You just can't go wrong with these plants. Lavender plant - I got a great craft idea for using Lavender. I just love this plant - one of my favorites. That craft idea is coming up in the very near future in my Mrs. B's Post!. So don't miss out on that.
Ok, here is the link to Purple Haze!!


Good Ideas on Blending Colors with Purple

Here are just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

  • A dark eggplant purple mixed with neutral tans or beige creates an earthy, conservative color combo with a touch of mystery that the purple is known for.
  • How about mixing purple with lushes green? Make a striking combination in deep or bright jewel tones as well as mixing it up with a lighter shade of green.
  • Add a little feminine touch with the color of pink. Pink and Purple – WOW!!
  • Purple and Yellow - Another WOW!!
    Almost amazing as "The Maize and Blue!"
You just can't go wrong with any combination of colors. Have fun mixing it up in the garden. Send me pics of some unusually color combo's and I'll surely post them here for all to see and get inspired for some real "Purple Flower Power."




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