11 Bushes with Purple Flowers in Arizona

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.

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.

Botanical Name: Arizona Penstemon

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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