Amethyst Flower

Amethyst Flower (Browallia americana)

Amethyst Flower, also known as Bush Violet, is an easy seasonal bloomer that fills shady and part-sun spaces with clear blue to violet flowers for months. It creates a soft, airy mound that quickly makes beds and containers look finished. The long bloom window carries color through summer and into fall when many other annuals slow down. If you want dependable color in lower light with a simple routine, this plant fits beautifully.

Distinctive Features

This tender perennial is most often grown as a warm-season annual and forms a bushy, lightly mounded plant with dark green foliage. Starry, blue to violet flowers with a pale to white eye bloom freely from summer into fall, creating a constant color layer rather than a brief flush. The habit is open enough to blend well with other plants, yet full enough to stand on its own as a color block. Mature size is typically about 12 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Part shade to shade, with morning sun or bright shade ideal in hot weather.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil that holds even moisture, or a quality container mix with good drainage.
• Water: Moderate, keep evenly moist and do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
• Zones: USDA Zones 9 to 10 as a tender perennial, grown as an annual elsewhere.
• Notable Traits: Long bloom season and a naturally rounded habit that works well in mixed plantings.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Mass a single color strain as a focal point in bright shade where the blue flowers can read as a calm, continuous patch.
• Containers: Plant in pots and window boxes to keep steady color near patios and entryways.
• Shade Beds: Use to fill gaps under open-canopy trees and along shaded borders where color is needed.
• Border Edging: Line paths and bed fronts for a tidy, flowering edge that stays attractive through late season.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly in warm weather, especially in containers, to keep growth full and flowering steady.
• Feeding: Feed lightly through the season to support continuous bloom, especially in pots.
• Pinching: Pinch or trim lightly early to encourage branching and a fuller shape.
• Cleanup: Remove tired stems as needed to refresh the plant and keep it looking neat.

Why Choose Amethyst Flower?

• Reliable Late-Season Color: Blue to violet blooms keep coming through summer into fall.
• Shade-Friendly Performance: Brightens part shade and shade areas where many flowering plants struggle.
• Easy Size: Typically grows about 12 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide for flexible placement.
• Great Mixer: Airy habit blends smoothly with foliage plants and other seasonal color in beds and containers.

Amethyst Flower looks best when planted in groups, letting the bloom color read as intentional rather than scattered. Pair it with bold shade foliage for contrast, or use it as a soft filler between larger plants in mixed containers. Keep moisture steady and it will stay lush and floriferous through the heat. If you want long-lasting color in lower light with a clean, garden-ready habit, this plant is a strong choice.