Ever thought about growing plants in water? It’s actually pretty cool, especially when you’re talking about purple ones!
No messy soil, no fuss – just beautiful colors right in your home.
I’ve been trying this out lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a game-changer for my indoor garden.
Let’s check out some awesome purple plants you can grow in water!
14 Beautiful Purple Plants for Water Gardens
1. Purple Waffle Plant
The Purple Waffle Plant is a showstopper in my kitchen. Its deep purple, waffle-like foliage adds texture and interest to my countertop container garden. It’s perfect for small spaces and so easy to care for!
2. Purple Heart Plant
I adore the striking purple foliage of this versatile plant. It’s thriving in my water garden, but I’ve also successfully grown it in dry soil. Just remember to give it indirect light – I learned that the hard way!
3. Purple Velvet Plant
The soft, velvety purple leaves of this plant are irresistible to touch. My kids love feeling its unique texture. It’s happily growing in our water garden, but it also does well in moist soil.
4. Water Hyacinth
This floating beauty is a recent addition to our family’s pond. We simply placed a few in a container with clean, still water. It’s fascinating to watch the roots grow down, absorbing nutrients.
5. Pickerel Weed
As a native plant enthusiast, I couldn’t resist adding Pickerel Weed to our water garden. Its showy spikes of purple flowers are a hit with local pollinators.
6. Water Lily
Nothing beats the classic elegance of water lilies. Their deep purple, cup-shaped flowers create such a peaceful atmosphere in our backyard pond. It’s become my favorite spot for morning meditation.
7. Marsh Marigold (Caltha cinogracilis)
These cheerful purple flowers brighten up our indoor pond. The kids named it “Purple Sunshine” – it’s that vibrant!
8. Purple Loosestrife
This tall, showy plant adds a wonderful vertical element to our water garden. It’s thriving in the wet soil near our pond’s edge.
9. Bluebells
The charming, bell-shaped flowers in deep purple shades create such a relaxing environment. They’re growing beautifully in the shallow parts of our water garden.
10. Rose Mallow
I’m in love with the large, showy flowers of the Rose Mallow. It’s become a focal point in our water garden, thriving in the moist soil around the edges.
11. Water Porcelain
This delightful plant with its vibrant pink-purple flowers and succulent-like floating leaves is a conversation starter. It’s happily growing in the shallow areas of our pond.
12. Water Iris
The deep purple-blue flowers and long, sword-shaped leaves of the Water Iris add a touch of elegance to our water garden. It’s perfect for creating that serene atmosphere I crave after a long day.
13. Coleus
Propagating Coleus in water has become a fun family project. We change the water regularly and patiently wait several weeks for roots to grow. It’s a great lesson in patience for the kids!
14. Persian Shield
Here’s a pro tip I’ve learned: To propagate Persian Shield in water, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a glass of clean water. Remember to change the water every few days to prevent bacteria and fungi growth. It’s an easy way to multiply this stunning purple plant.