With a variety of colors, many flowers ended up getting meanings. Red ones symbolize love; yellow, joy; white, purity; and purple, nobility and elegance. The last mentioned color – in flowers, leaves and stems – is produced by the pigment anthocyaninwhich is also responsible for red, magenta and blue, depending on their intensity.
Welcome to the wonderful world of purple seedlings:
1. Verbena bonariensis
This botanical genre is very well known by fans of The Vampire Diaries series, in which its use is fatal to the lives of vampires.
However, our focus is verbena bonariensis, a small plant with five-petal flowers. Used to make teas, it has an effect that triggers and promotes lactation in women, and can also act as a sex steroid.
2. Delphinium sp.
Perennial and with variations in color – between purple, blue, white and yellow – Delphiniums have sizes between 60 cm and 1.8 m. The name, which comes from the Latin word meaning dolphin, refers to the way the nectar is expelled. Even with an attractive beauty, all species are highly toxic to humans and animals.
3. Pulsatilla vulgaris
The pulsatilla vulgaris seedling grows low on the ground and has fine, silky hairs to insulate and protect itself from the cold. Characterized by yellow stamens in the center, it develops only in a southerly direction, facing the slopes.
As a member of the Ranunculaceae family – from Ranunculus, meaning “little frog“ – it is presumed to thrive in places where frogs can be found.
4. Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
This large bush is capable of reaching 6 to 7 meters in height. With light green oval leaves, it also has a sweet fragrance.
5. Clematis sp.
The versatility of this species is incredible! It evolves anywhere – like walls, containers, or left among trees and other plants. The genus Clematis is composed of vines with beautiful flowers and green foliage – which serve as food for some species of caterpillar.
6. Salvia sp.
Salvias can reach up to 3 m in height and are very easy to grow, as they are drought tolerant and like summer. Called the “Hummingbird Magnet“, these birds love the species.
7. freesia
Herbs are funnel-like in appearance and come in a variety of colors – white, yellow, pink and purple – the latter being the most famous. Due to their aroma, they are normally cultivated for the production of perfumes, shampoos, creams and others.
8. Nepeta sp.
Also known as catnip, as many of these animals are seduced by its scent, its most common type has bluish-purple branches that evolve during early summer. 91 cm to 1.2 m high, they can be used to make garden borders.
9. Iris pumila
The species differs from other types of the genus by the presence of drawings on its sepals – the structure below the petals – and its size, approximately 15 cm. In addition to their scent attracting insects and animals, they often flourish in dry pine forests.
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10. Lavandula spica
Popular in herbal medicine, lavender is consumed as a tea and essential oil – good for inducing sleep and relaxation.
11. Chinese doorbell
The China Doorbell bud looks like a balloon, thanks to the inflated look before they open and reveal their beauty. They like dry climates and partial shade.
12. Lysianthus
Known for its bell-like appearance that emerges from the long stems, Lisianto is a well-known ornamental plant.
13. Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus africanus)
The name of this branch is derived from the two Greek words “agape” and “aanthus”, which mean “love” and “flower”, respectively. Agapanthus, which look like lilies, have purple, blue, and sometimes white petals.
14. Ipomoea purpurea
Ipomoea purpurea evolves early in the morning and starts to wrinkle a few hours later. Insects and hummingbirds are easily enchanted by her. Because of the laxative properties present in its seeds, they are widely used in medicine.
15. Solanum dulcamara
The herbaceous branches that die each year make the species unique. Star-shaped, they produce a bad smell when crushed and are toxic to animals.
16. Blue wild indigo (Baptisia australis)
Belonging to the Fabaceae family, the same as clovers and peas, the seedling is consumed as a dye, resulting in the indigo color. Despite being listed as toxic, its roots are used for the production of medicines.
17. Aconitum variegatum
One more for fans of supernatural works, this is the famous wolfsbane, dangerous for werewolves. Coming out of fiction, the plant is actually poisonous and ingestion, even in small amounts, can cause gastrointestinal problems.
18. China aster (Callistephus chinensis)
Native to China, the seedling – from 30 to 91 cm tall – resembles daisies.
19. Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Hydrangea is very useful for those who have a garden, as it indicates the pH of the soil in which it was planted. The purple and blue colors show that the earth is acidic and the roses that it is alkaline.
20. Cosmos bipinnatus
Currently, there are only 3 species of the genus: cosmos bipinnatus, cosmos sulphureus and cosmos atrosanguineus. Among them, cosmos bipinnatus is the most common. Defined by its yellow center and purple to wine-red petals, the branch reaches between 48 cm and 1.2 m in height.
21. Cattleya labiata
Cattleya orchids thrive in warm temperatures and lightly lit areas. Also known as the Corsage orchid, it was formerly used by women as a bouquet on special occasions.
22. Iberis sempervirens
This perennial plant measures from 30 to 45 centimeters in height and has very delicate flowers. They mature in early spring or summer, and after that, they may or may not grow through the fall.
23. Princess Earrings
It has two tones, the sepals are bright red, while its petals are purple. Due to its colorful appearance, insects and hummingbirds are very fond of the princess earring. The fruits of all species are edible.
24. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
The leaves of this plant contain a compound called digitalis, considered poisonous, but also a potential cure for heart disease.
25. Liatris spicata
Known to be an insect magnet, liatris can attract the attention of monarch and swallowtail butterflies. Just like any other member of the Asteraceae family, the seedling grows from bulbs or shoots that begin to emerge during spring and evolve in late summer.
*Via BioExplorer