It also is considered invasive in some areas.Īlso known as Lesser Burdock, Little Burdock, Louse-bur, Button-bur, Cuckoo-button, and Wild Rhubarb. This purple wildflower grows in various places such as forests, grasslands, meadows, old fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. This is done because the Winter Vetch helps put nitrogen in the soil, which helps keep weeds from sprouting. Often gardeners plant Winter Vetch as a companion plant to tomatoes.
#NAMES OF PURPLE FLOWERS FULL#
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Sun.Approximate mature size: 1-3′ (30-91 cm).
Life Cycle: Annual, Biennial, Perennial. Like the hairs on a dandelion, the Smooth Blue Aster pappi (ring of fine feathery hairs surrounding seeds) allows the seeds to be spread by the wind.Īlso known as Vicia Species, Fodder Vetch, and Hairy Vetch. You will find this striking purple wildflower in plains, meadows, and hillsides throughout the United States. RELATED : 17 Ways to Attract MORE Butterflies!Īlso known as Glaucous Aster and Michealmas Daisy. This purple wildflower is native to warmer climates and attracts many bees, butterflies, and birds. Approximate mature size: 1-3′ (30-90 cm)įarmers often plant alfalfa as a food crop for farm animals, and it fixes nitrogen from the air into the soil through its roots. RELATED: 4 Simple Ways To Attract Goldfinches!Īlso known as Lucerne. However, these birds also use the thistledown to line their nests thus, they wait until the flowers bloom in late summer to raise their young. The seeds of this thistle are the preferred menu item for the American Goldfinch. So be careful if handling! It’s also a great flower if you want to attract giant bees and butterflies. Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shadeīull Thistle is a spiny and common purple wildflower in the United States. Hardiness Zones in the United States range from 1a to 13b.ĥ9 types of purple wildflowers in the United States:Īlso known as Boar Thistle, Common Thistle, Dodder, and Spear Thistle. Here is a map showing the hardiness zones of the United States: This refers to areas of the US where plants can grow based on temperature. You will notice a USDA Hardiness Zone for each wildflower listed in the article. 
Today, we will look at 59 common wildflowers that are purple in the United States. If so, I’m sure you’re wondering what type of wildflower it is! Luckily, you can use this guide to help you identify it. Did you find a purple wildflower in the United States?
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