Whether you are looking for ground cover for the rock garden, want to complement a flower bed or plant a tree under it, the romantic purple color is the perfect choice. But with the large selection of ground cover perennials, how are you supposed to know which ones bloom in this color? Well, you might want to check out our list because we have brought you some impressive ground cover plants with purple flowers for different lighting conditions.
Teppichphlox (Phlox subulata) for the garden
You can look through as many lists as you like, searching for a variety of colors -the carpet phlox(also known as cushion phlox) is guaranteed to always appear in it. No wonder, because it is simply magical to look at in the bed and impresses with its dense growth and incredibly lush amount of flowers in different colors. If you are looking for ground cover with purple flowers, you will also find what you are looking for and get a plant that is very easy to care for. It needs a permeable soil, whereby the location can be in both sun and partial shade. But in winter it needs light sun protection.
Creeping ground cover with purple flowers – periwinkle (Vinca minor)
Vinca Minor is a ground cover that is hardy and thrives in pretty much all lighting conditions (sun, partial shade and shade). The plant is also very tolerant of soil conditions, as it tolerates both lime and acidic soils, which are preferably loose, permeable and moderately moist. The flowers delight the gardener between April and June and in impressive quantities.
Two-tone beauty with box finial (Polygala chamaebuxus)
Even if you were just looking for a single-colored variety, you will forget about it when you see this unique color combination. This interesting contrast of purple and yellow will undoubtedly be an eye-catcher in your garden and is also easy to care for. The plant, which is up to 20 cm high, cannot tolerate waterlogging and should be avoided at all costs. Do you want another great news? The box finials areevergreen ground coverand will therefore decorate your garden with green leaves even in winter.
The Lampranthus impresses with its interesting flower and leaf shape,a Succulent. But this seemingly perfect beauty comes with a small, less practical feature. And it only blooms on dayswith full sun as a ground cover. Furthermore, it is not hardy and must either be overwintered in the warm or you can collect branches in the fall and use them as cuttings in the spring. Otherwise, this ground cover with purple flowers is very easy to care for and resistant.
Wollziest (Stachys byzantina) with silvery leaves
As if the leaves with their silvery hairs weren't attractive enough, the ground cover also has small purple flowers that, despite their size, contrast wonderfully with the foliage. In any case, with the Wollziest you get a plant that is attractive at all times. Find a sunny spot in the garden where there is no risk of waterlogging and where it is not too wet in winter.
Fantastically beautiful bluebells (Campanula)
Just when you thought you'd already seen the most beautiful purple perennials, along comes the next one that seems to top everything before. We are sure that the sight of the bluebell evoked exactly this thought. Depending on the variety, it needs a different location and that's a good thing because it means you'll be able to find the right one for every area in your garden. You also have other options to choose from when it comes to flower color.
Plants with purple flowers – The blue cushion (Aubrieta)
Another ground cover with purple flowers is the blue cushion, so don't let the name fool you. The cushion perennial is one of the plants that bloom first in spring. They are evergreen and can be used not only as ground cover, but also hanging. Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot for the drought-tolerant perennial and enjoy the first bees thanks to its nectar. The plant grows between 10 and 15 centimeters high.
Fast-growing, undemanding and winter-hardy ground cover – thyme (thymus)
Low growing, incredibly fragrant and pretty to look atis the thyme, with which you not only get an eye-catcher. You can collect the flowers, dry them and use them to flavor your dishes or make tea and we promise that the aroma will be much stronger than purchased dried thyme. Make sure you choose the right variety, as some grow into taller bushes, while others grow as ground cover (e.g. field thyme or Thymus praecox).
This ground cover with purple flowers is ideal for people who are looking for something very easy to care for because it needs sun, dryness and hardly any nutrients. But the beauty cannot tolerate shade at all. Cushion thyme is also resistant to wear and tear to a certain extent. So if over time it spreads to where you often walk, it's not a big deal. However, keep in mind that it is still not as durable as grass, for example.
