Best Types of Violet Flowers
Some of the Violet flower names in the list may not be exactly violet and have hints of purple and blue to them.
1. May Night Salvia
Botanical Name: Salvia sylvestris
USDA Zones: 4-8
May Night Salvia has a Violet flower on spikes that can grow up to 1-2 feet tall. It is a good choice for cottage gardens or perennial borders.
2. Spotted Dead Nettle
Botanical Name: Lamium maculatum
USDA Zones: 4-9
Dead nettle is famous as a ground cover and stands out with silvery foliage and violet blooms. Do remember that this dead violet flower cannot thrive well under foot traffic.
3. Mammoth Lavender Daisy Chrysanthemum
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum’ Mammoth Lavender Daisy’
USDA Zones: 4-8
Mammoth is another gorgeous Violet flower plant that produces a mesmerizing Violet flower 3-4 inches wide and grows on 6-8 inches tall stems.
4. Woodland Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia nemorosa
USDA Zones: 4-8
Look no further than the Woodland Sage. Its flowers have a dark shade of violet and grow on a slender stalk. It has a more significant blooming season from June to September.
5. Seaside Daisy
Botanical Name: Erigeron glaucus ‘Sea Breeze’
USDA Zones: 3-7
The tricolor dark violet and light blue blooms look as mesmerizing as the ocean, making it earn the name Ocean Breeze.
6. Petunia
Botanical Name: Petunia
USDA Zones: 10-11
Petunia is most famous for its Violet flowers. The petals come in double blooms, making them stand out from the rest. Keep it in bright light for the best growth.
7. Garden Lobelia
Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
USDA Zones: 10-11
There are wide varieties of Lobelia, but the ones that produce a trailing Blue violet flower are usually the Lobelia erinus. It blooms with a Violet flower from summer to the first frost.
8. Jackman’s Clematis
Botanical Name: Clematis’ Jackmanii’
USDA Zones: 4-11
This flowering vine showcases large, dark violet blooms in mid-summer with four velvety petals. It can best climb on arbors, fences, walls, and trellises.
9. Heliotrope
Botanical Name: Heliotropium
USDA Zones: 10-11
It is a shrub-like plant that produces clusters of fragrant, Purple-violet flowers from summer to the first frost date. However, it is toxic, so keep it away from pets and children.
10. Morning Glory
Botanical Name: Ipomoea purpurea
USDA Zones: 2-11
This annual, fast-growing vine is a hit among many gardeners because of its attractive Violet flowers. It does best in bright sunlight and is perfect for tattoos.
11. Wisteria
Botanical Name: Wisteria frutescens
USDA Zones: 5-9
Grow this woody vine with green foliage and Violets flower anywhere in the garden. You can also train it on a fence, stake, or trellis.
12. African Violets
Botanical Name: Saintpaulia
USDA Zones: 10-12
African violets form a cluster of violet, white, or purple flowers in many shapes and sizes. African violet flowers, with ruffled or ringed petals, can be single or double. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil.
13. Verbena
Botanical Name: Verbena officinalis
USDA Zones: 6-10
Verbena produces a cluster of mauve-colored flowers all summer long. Its low height also makes for an excellent pot plant. Grow this beautiful variety in well-drained, moist soil.
14. Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula
USDA Zones: 5-9
The mind-blowing fragrance of lavender flowers is known for relieving stress. Lavender’s deep violet flowers are ideal for hedges and garden beds.
15. Clematis
Botanical Name: Clematis ‘General Sikorski’
USDA Zones: 4-9
The hybrid varieties of clematis produce violet, purple, red, or bicolor flowers. ‘General Sikorski’ shows off dark lavender color flowers with a red tinge in the center, making these stunning Red violet flowers.
16. Bellflower
Botanical Name: Campanula rapunculoides
USDA Zones: 3-10
The small, bell-shaped flowers of the Bellflower species are arranged beautifully on green stems and are perfect for any home. They enjoy both full sun and partial shade, with regular watering.
17. Iris
Botanical Name: Iris reticulata ‘Violet Beauty’
USDA Zones: 5-10
‘Violet Beauty’ has beautiful bright flowers on an upright plant. It works well in full sun and is perfect for the Violet flower garden. The plant is ideal for growing on the edges and in the spring garden.
18. Catmint
Botanical Name: Nepeta ‘Aroma Violet’
USDA Zones: 4-8
Disease, drought, and heat-resistant catmint is ideal for ground cover. It produces amazing flowers with fragrant foliage. This herb thrives in full sun with regular watering.
19. Balloon Flower
Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus
USDA Zones: 3-8
Star-shaped Violet flowers have dark blue veins running on each petal. Balloon-like buds blossom throughout summer. It does well in full sun or partial shade.
20. Salvia
Botanical Name: Salvia lycioides X greggii ‘Ultra Violet’
USDA Zones: 4-9
This beautiful, eye-catching variety showcases bright flowers on upright stems with dark green foliage from mid-summer to frost. These are best for flower beds or borders.
21. Pasque Flower
Botanical Name: Pulsatilla vulgaris
USDA Zones: 5-9
This ornamental spring-flowering variety features purple-violet, crocus-like flowers. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun.
22. Columbine
Botanical Name: Aquilegia
USDA Zones: 3-9
With delicate flowers, Columbine blooms in April and May. It looks best in rock gardens and cottage gardens.
23. Candle Larkspur
Botanical Name: Delphinium’ Black Knight’
USDA Zones: 3-7
You can spot this plant in cottage gardens, but it can also look attractive anywhere with its dark Black violet flower, making it a beautiful and another of the most versatile types of violet flowers. Make sure it gets plenty of light.
24. Purple Ice Plant
Botanical Name: Delosperma cooperi
USDA Zones: 6-11
With fine violet petals, the Purple Ice plant blooms from summer to fall. It can be an amazing addition to the sides of the garden, where it can spread beautifully.
25. Pacific Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron macrophyllum
USDA Zones: 4-8
These shrubs can grow tall and feature bell-like, ornamental Violet flowers in spring and summer on evergreen foliage. These are perfect for Violet flower arrangements.
26. Butterfly Bush
Botanical Name: Buddleja davidii
USDA Zones: 5-9
With arching branches, this deciduous shrub showcases bright violet flower spikes throughout summer. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators find this plant very attractive.
27. Purple Bougainvillea
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea
USDA Zones: 9-11
With lovely flowers, this tropical vine can look striking over your garden fence, wall, or trellis. Keep it in bright light for the best growth, and your lawn will shine.
28. Midnight Blue Rose
Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Midnight Blue’
USDA Zones: 5-9
It is a beautiful variety with deep flowers that usually stretch around 2-4 inches. It flowers from spring to autumn.
29. Rhapsody in Blue Rose
Botanical Name: Rosa’s Rhapsody in Blue
USDA Zones: 5-9
You can also choose this gorgeous cultivar with flowers that can stretch around 2-3 inches across. It appears from spring to fall and fades into a mauve-grey color.
30. Blue Beard
Botanical Name: Caryopteris × clandonensis
USDA Zones: 5-9
Blue Beard is also called the Blue Mist Spirea and Blue Spirea. This small shrub has a mounding growth habit with violet blooms that look like clouds of purple mist on the plant.
31. Heather
Botanical Name: Calluna spp.
USDA Zones: 4-6
Many species of Heather produce delicate Violet flowers along long stalks from summer to autumn. It is best for slopes and rock gardens.
32. Allium
Botanical Name: Allium stipitatum ‘Violet Beauty’
USDA Zones: 3-9
The Allium ‘Violet Beauty’ flowers in late spring to early summer produce fragrant flowers in violet shade. It thrives in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil.
33. Bush Clock
Botanical Name: Thunbergia erecta
USDA Zones: 10-12
With fragrant and beautiful violet-purple flowers, this plant is a must-have for hedges and borders. It performs well in partial shade and is relatively safe from pests.
34. Pansy
Botanical Name: Viola x wittrockiana
USDA Zones: 5-7
It is a hybrid variety that any pansy lover admires, and you can find these huge flowers almost 1.5-2 inches in width,
35. Wolf’s Bane
Botanical Name: Aconitum
USDA Zones: 3-7
The flowering plant derives its name from the fact that the flower resembles a monk’s habit. Grow in partial shade and well-draining soil.
36. Wild Indigo
Botanical Name: Baptisia australis
USDA Zones: 3-19
You can choose to plant these extremely easy-to-grow flowers that look like purple spikes! It is best to plant in full sunlight and well-drained soil.
37. Siberian Iris
Botanical Name: Iris sibirica
USDA Zones: 2-9
These gorgeous plants have tall stems with large, delicate violet blooms that seem to float above the foliage. It is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any garden.
38. Blue Flag Iris
Botanical Name: Iris versicolor
USDA Zones: 3-9
These lovely plants have slender, delicate leaves and stunning violet blooms that seem to glow in the sunlight. They’re the perfect flowers for any garden or wildflower meadow.
39. Sweet Violet
Botanical Name: Viola odorata
USDA Zones: 4-9
These Sweet violet flowers are known for their enchanting scent and beautiful violet blooms. Look how beautiful they look.
40. Purple Coneflower
Botanical Name: Echinacea
USDA Zones: 4-9
With their distinctive spiky petals and rich violet hue, these stunning flowers are sure to be a showstopper in any garden or wildflower meadow. They’re also a favorite of pollinators like bees and butterflies.
41. Mexican Petunia
Botanical Name: Ruellia
USDA Zones: 8-11
With striking Purple violet flowers that bloom all summer long, these hardy plants are a must-have for any garden or patio. Their unique trumpet-shaped blooms add a pop of color to any landscape.
42. Blue Wild Indigo
Botanical Name: Baptisia australis
USDA Zones: 3-9
This native perennial has tall spikes of Violet blue flower that bloom in late spring to early summer. It’s a great choice for adding height and color to a sunny garden or meadow.
43. Violet Wood Sorrel
Botanical Name: Oxalis violacea
USDA Zones: 5-9
This delicate plant has heart-shaped leaves and petite flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It’s perfect for adding a touch of charm to a woodland garden or shaded area.
44. Sweet Pea
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
USDA Zones: 3-8
Looking for fragrant violet flowers for your garden? These fragrant climbers have delicate, ruffled violet blooms that make a stunning addition to any garden or trellis. They’re perfect for adding a touch of romance and nostalgia to your landscape.
45. Russian Sage
Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia
USDA Zones: 5-9
This hardy perennial has tall spikes of violet-blue flowers that bloom in mid-to-late summer. Its silvery foliage and airy blooms make it a great choice for adding texture and interest to a garden or mixed border.
46. Pincushions
Botanical Name: Scabiosa
USDA Zones: 3-7
These delicate flowers have frilly violet blooms that resemble pincushions. They’re perfect for adding a whimsy charm to a garden or cut flower arrangement.
47. Violet Spiderwort
Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida
USDA Zones: 10-11
This native wildflower has striking violet-blue blooms that open in the morning and close in the afternoon. It’s a great choice for a cottage garden or naturalized area.
48. Purple Milkweed
Botanical Name: Asclepias purpurascens
USDA Zones: 3a-9b
This hardy perennial has striking violet-pink blooms that attract bees and butterflies and are one of the most beautiful ones on the list of different types of violet flowers.
49. Chinese Wisteria
Botanical Name: Wisteria sinensis
USDA Zones: 5-8
This vigorous climber has cascading clusters of violet-blue flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It’s great for adding drama and romance to a pergola or trellis.
50. Grape Hyacinth
Botanical Name: Muscari
USDA Zones: 3-9
These charming bulbs have clusters of tiny, bell-shaped flowers in shades of violet and blue. They’re perfect for naturalizing on a lawn or adding a touch of color to a rock garden.
51. Violet Coral Bells
Botanical Name: Heuchera
USDA Zones: 4-9
Violet Coral bells have delicate spikes of tiny Violet flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Its attractive foliage adds interest to a garden year-round, and it’s a great choice for a shaded border or rock garden.
‘Viola’ Violet Flower Varieties
1. Crowfoot Violet
Botanical Name: Viola pedatifida
USDA Zones: 3-8
This one is a unique, stemless plant with bright purple flowers. It thrives well in bright sunlight and can also tolerate drought to some extent.
2. Wild Pansy
Botanical Name: Viola tricolor
USDA Zones: 4-9
Wild pansy shows off overlapping petals in purple, violet, or white, making it stand out among all Types of violet flowers. It performs well in well-drained soil under semi-shade or no shade.
3. Northern Bog Violet
Botanical Name: Viola nephrophylla
USDA Zones: 6-8
The 5 petalled flowers of these plants are deep violet. It is also an endangered species and threatened in New Hampshire.
4. Early Blue Violet
Botanical Name: Viola adunca
USDA Zones: 4-8
It is a compact plant with heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are deep violet with 5 petals each. This one is also listed as endangered. Both the leaves and flowers are edible.
5. Common Dog Violet
Botanical Name: Viola riviniana
USDA Zones: 4-8
Native to Africa, it is also famous as the Wood violet flower. The plant is a perennial and grows 5 petals and light purple flowers from April to June.
6. Florist’s Violet
Botanical Name: Viola odorata
USDA Zones: 4-8
Florist’s Violet is famous among Violet flowers for its sweet fragrance, it is used in many cosmetics and perfumes.
