It is a great ability to identify different sorts of lilies, especially when selecting which varieties to plant and raise. It is quite lovely to see their gorgeous blooms in the spring and summer! There are hundreds of hybrids and nearly a hundred species of lilies to choose from, making them a popular flower among other flower varieties.
Purple tones ranging from light lavender to deep purple can be seen in lilies when they bloom. A few of our favourited purple lilies for your garden are highlighted in this article.
1. Purple Prince
Botanical Name: Lilium (Oriental-Trumpet) ‘Purple Prince
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
This Oriental-Trumpet hybrid lily has enormous upward-facing blooms that are 8 inches large. Additionally, each plant yields 20–30 when it reaches maturity, making them abundant. Flowers include grape-coloured petals and conspicuous black stamens on yellow anthers.
One of the biggest lily varieties available, Purple Prince is 4-6 feet tall and makes a striking statement in the yard. Although sturdy and thick, stems should be staked if they are going to be exposed to heavy winds.
2. Purple Dream
Botanical Name: Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Purple Dream’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
This gorgeous Asiatic lily has burgundy-coloured petals with centers that are freckled and progress towards fuschia. The blooms are star-shaped, single-form, and have orange-tipped anthers pointing upward. Each plant should provide five to nine blossoms at most.
Mid-to-late-summer purple dream blooms are produced on long stalks entwined with traditional lance-shaped leaves. Though it is tolerant of slightly denser beds, it prefers well-drained soil.
3. Purple Lady
Botanical Name: Lilium (Oriental-Trumpet) ‘Purple Lady’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Mature lilies of this hybrid kind can grow up to 8 feet tall! Purple Lady is a magnificent sight in a mass planting or the rear border, with 8-inch flowers on strong, sturdy stems entwined with lance-shaped leaves.
The majority of the petals are violet, with freckling and fuschia accents. White and chartreuse stars create a beautiful contrast in the centers. Purple Lady has a powerful scent and a bushy appearance in the garden.
4. Night Rider
Botanical Name: Lilium (Asiatic-Trumpet) ‘Night Rider’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
This hybrid lily is a striking addition to any landscape, with 6-inch blossoms that bloom a deep, dark burgundy that at night resembles chocolate. Satin-shaded petals bend backward on upward-facing trumpet-shaped blooms. The effect is enhanced by the dark anthers and stamen.
For a dramatic colour scheme, plant Night Rider among companion lilies that are orange or pink. Alternatively, use it in a somber combination of black and white to keep things dark and gothic.
5. Tom Pouce
Botanical Name: Lilium (Oriental) ‘Tom Pouce’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
On each robust stalk, this gorgeous Oriental lily has five to ten upward-facing flowers. Flowers have lavender-purple petals with pale yellow midribs, and their average width is eight inches. Freckling’s distinctive antler points might complement its yellow or rust colour.
Bring some of this cultivar inside and work it into the cutting garden. Their fragrance is mild and sweet, and they keep well in a vase.
6. Cappuccino
Botanical Name: Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Cappuccino Lily’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Asiatic lily, mid-height, with up-facing blossoms. With creamy white tips and burgundy speckling, the base of the petals is a very dark maroon colour. With a maximum width of 6 inches, flowers have the traditional star form.
Amid a mixed border, the delicately textured foliage seems natural. It is easy to cut and bring inside “cappuccino,” which has a strong, pleasant aroma.
7. Souvenir
Botanical Name: Lilium (Oriental) ‘Souvenir’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
This Oriental group lily has bowl-shaped blooms that are extremely enormous, reaching up to 6 inches in width. The bases of the petals are snow white, while the tips blend into lavender. Stamen that is reddish-orange is produced by yellow throats.
Because of its diminutive size, a souvenir works well as a border plant or container garden plant. Dark green, oval leaves fully and exquisitely support blossoms.
8. Netty’s Pride
Botanical Name: Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Netty’s Pride’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
This eye-catching bi-coloured lily features freckles with white tips and centers on dark plum petals. The exquisite contrast is created by the chartreuse green anthers, which reach upward towards the sun. Netty’s stems are adorned with delicate, touchable leaves that radiate from every point. The leaves are fringy.
With its bold personality, this cultivar can be used alone or in the garden with more subdued friends. Choosing from the cream and white families is a safe bet because it will accentuate Netty’s stunning blossoms without taking away from them.
9. Purple Marble
Botanical Name: Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Purple Marble’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 4-10
This Asian charmer has burgundy-to-red wine colouring. Some petals contain faint burgundy speckling, but most petals read mostly solid. Their finish is velvety, and they bend upward on blooms that face downward.
For a complementary colour scheme, work purple marble into a mixed bed with strong yellows, and don’t forget to set some aside for cutting. The scent is lovely and mild. If given the right care, this cultivar spreads readily by clump and will come back consistently for many years to come.
10. Tiny Poems
Botanical Name: Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Tiny Poems’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
This dwarf lily belongs to the family Asiatica. In dim light, the rich aubergine tone of the petals makes them appear black or dark brown. The blooms are about 4 inches large and have a pink tip.
This cultivar, which was created for pots, is petite in stature and has strikingly spiky foliage. It also works well for border fronts and has a nice, mild scent.
11. Dark Secret
Botanical Name: Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Dark Secret’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-10
This striking Asian lily has purple petals that are deep and dark with scarlet feathering. Dark Secret is a fragrant lily that blooms among its contemporaries early in the summer, but it won’t overload your senses in a mixed bed. It is also one of the first lilies to bloom.
The leaves have an ovate, bright green colour, striped texture, and paler edges. Orange stamens adorn the face-up flower heads. For a lovely summertime colour combination, plant with marigold or zinnia.
12. Nodding Lily
Botanical Name: Lilium cernuum ‘Nodding Lily’
Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
This cultivar’s flowers droop downward, as the name implies. The soft lilac petals curl upward like a cap and have flecks of orange. Dangling from the centers of flowers are anthers, which have rustic orange-purple heads.
The lower portion of most examples has sparse, delicate foliage. The “nodding lily” is a great option for woodland edges and tree canopies because of its potent scent and ability to withstand mild shade.
Conclusion
Purple lilies add a rich, striking presence to any landscape, regardless of their height—they can be low and shrubby or tall and lanky. Plant them in a big, formal mass for a landscape worthy of a royal palace, or cluster them in a container near the patio for a fragrant, colourful bouquet.
Once they have established themselves for a few years, dig them up, split them apart, and transplant their offshoots somewhere else. Alternatively, give some to a loved one who will cherish their purple splendour for many years to come and remember you each time they bloom.