11 Bushes with Purple Flowers in Arizona

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These Arizona bushes might not look appealing at first glance, but when they bloom with purple flowers – they are a sight to behold!

Arizona’s landscape ranges from deserts to tall mountains and is home to several bushes that thrive in these unique climatic conditions that range from USDA Zones 5-10.

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Bushes with Purple Flowers in Arizona

1. Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea purpurea: A vibrant purple flowering plant

Botanical Name: Dalea purpurea

Dalea belongs to the legume family and has small purple flowers. It is a great choice for landscapes as the plant can grow up to 3-4 feet.

2. Penstemon

A vibrant purple flower

Botanical Name: Arizona Penstemon

Penstemon is native to north-central Arizona and produces blue or purple blooms from spring to fall.

3. Texas SageBushes with Purple Flowers in Arizona

Botanical Name: Leucophyllum frutescens

This one is a popular shrub in Arizona appreciated for its drought tolerance and clusters of purple flowers. It can reach up to 6 feet over time.

4. Desert Lavender

Desert Lavender – Hyptis emoryi

Botanical Name: Hyptis emoryi

Desert Lavender is native to Arizona and can withstand dry conditions with ease. Its light purple blooms attract butterflies and bees like magnets!

5. Chaparral Sage

native to California

Botanical Name: Salvia clevelandii

The purple flowers of these bushes have a quirky shape and carry a faint, sweet fragrance. It grows best in full sun.

6. Deep Blue Arizona Sage

Salvia arizonica ‘Deep Blue’

Botanical Name: Salvia arizonica ‘Deep Blue’

The plant showcases nearly purple-blue blooms all summer. If you want a long-living specimen for container that is easy to care for, go for this one!

7. VerbenaBushes with Purple Flowers in Arizona 3

Botanical Name: Verbena officinalis

Native to the Sonoran desert region of Arizona, Common verbena produces pink-purple flowers from spring through fall. Good sunlight and regular watering is all it needs to bloom the best.

8. Butterfly Bush

Purple Flower Bush in Arizona

Botanical Name: Buddleja davidii

Although not native, Butterfly Bush is common in Arizona. Its cone-shaped purple flowers bloom best in full sun and also attract butterflies.

9. Desert Ruellia

Purple Flower Bush in Arizona

Botanical Name: Ruellia peninsularis

This fuss-free shrub with light-green foliage is easy to maintain and blooms purple flowers throughout the year – prolific blossoms occur in spring.

10. Bull Thistle

Purple Flower Bush in Arizona

Botanical Name: Cirsium vulgare

Also known as Spear Thistle, it is famous for its purple wildflowers in Arizona. You can find it in open areas, thriving well in a wide range of conditions.

11. Mexican Sage

Purple Flower Bush in Arizona

Botanical Name: Salvia leucantha

Mexican sage grows big purple blooms in summer and fall. This shrub is not too fussy about the growing medium and will survive in almost every soil type.

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