Acanthus hungaricus (Long-leaved bear's breeches): Architectural spires of purple/white flowers over large, dark green deeply divided leaves. Best in sun or light shade. Height to 1.2m [Collect Only]

Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' (Purple cow parsley): A dark leaved form of the common cow parsley. To 1.5m. Hardy. Tends to be biennial.

Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purpurlanze': A very tall form with statuesque fluffy purple flowers above fresh green ferny foliage. Excellent for damp or shady spots. Hardy. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]

Campanula 'Kent Belle' (Bellflower 'Kent Belle'): Tall upright stems with deep violet, narrow drooping bell shaped flowers above dark green foliage. May need some support. Hardy. To 1.2m.

Centaurea 'Jordy' (Perennial cornflower 'Jordy'): Beautiful maroon-purple flowers over felty silvery-green foliage. [Collect Only]

Centaurea montana 'Parham' (Perennial cornflower 'Parham'): Large lavender purple fluffy flowers over silvery-green foliage. To 40cm. Hardy

Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon): Dramatic, tall silver leaved plant topped with large purple thistle flowers in mid-summer. Hardy. Up to 2.5m. [Collect Only]

Dierama trichorhizum (Angel's Fishing Rod): Dwarf form with drooping bell-like flowers in purple pink above grassy foliage. Well-drained soil that doesn't dry out. Hardy. Up to 15cm.

Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower): Large rosy-purple daisy-like flowers with a large brown central cone. Very attractive to bees and butterflies. Long flowering season [Collect Only]

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister' (Coneflower 'Green Twister'): A new variety with a unusual mix of purple and lime green flowers with upturned petals and a central dark cone. Hardy. Up to 60cm. [Collect Only]

Geranium maculatum 'Beth Chatto' (Spotted cranesbill 'Beth Chatto'): Very pretty palest purple flowers held above attractive green foliage. To 50cm. Hardy.

Geranium maculatum 'Vickie Lynn' (Spotted cranesbill 'Vickie Lynn'): Pale lavender flowers above a clump of fresh green divided leaves. Prefers soil that doesn't dry out in summer. Hardy. Up to 45cm. [Collect Only]

Geranium phaeum (Dusky cranesbill): Purple flowers with swept-back petals held high above soft green foliage. Early to flower, reliable and easy. To 60cm. Hardy.

Geranium wlassovianum: Warm purple flowers over attractive velvety foliage. Excellent autumn foliage colour.

Geranium x magnificum 'Rosemoor' (Purple cranesbill 'Rosemoor'): A mass of large purple flowers in early summer. Large, slightly felty leaves with good autumn colour.

Hosta 'Fireworks': Gleaming ivory leaves with multi-hued green leaf edge markings. Very upright habit. To 50cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Hosta 'Frances Williams': Large heart-shaped crinkled leaves with a prominent green-yellow margin. Lavender purple flowers in mid summer. Hardy. Up to 75cm.

Hosta 'Golden Tiara': A medium sized hosta with leaves up to 10cm and vibrant green leaves edged in yellow. Deep purple flowers on stems up to 50cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Hosta 'Halcyon': Medium sized Hosta with attractive blue-grey heart-shaped leaves and pale lavender purple flowers. Hardy. Up to 40cm.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance': Large, bright green leaves. lavender flowers, good in shade or sun. Hardy. To 60cm high and wide. [Collect Only]

Liatris spicata 'Kobold' (Gayfeather 'Kobold'): Plump spikes of purple flowers in mid to late summer. Likes dryish soil in a sunny spot. To 80cm. Hardy

Lobelia x speciosa 'Tania': Dramatic spikes of brightest pink flowers in late summer. [Collect Only]

Lobelia x speciosa 'Vedrariensis': Dramatic spikes of royal purple flowers in late summer. Needs damp soil in summer so is ideal for bog gardens. Height to 1.2m. Hardy [Collect Only]

Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' (PBR) (Jacob's Ladder Heaven Scent'): Lovely dark, purple foliage and stems in spring which contrasts well with the pale lilac purple bell like flowers. Lightly scented. Hardy. Up to 50cm. [Collect Only]

Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' (Balkan Clary 'Amethyst'): Slender spires of long-lasting warm purple spikes from mid to late summer. To 90cm. Hardy.

Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' (Balkan Clary 'Ostfriesland'): Masses of upright spikes of purple flowers in mid summer. Easy and trouble free. To 50cm. Hardy [Collect Only]

Sanguisorba hakusinensis 'Lilac Squirrel' (Korean Burnet 'Lilac Squirrel'): Wondrously tactile, long pinky/purplish tassels in late summer. Good in any soil if not too dry. Hardy. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]

Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' (Syn. Hylotelephium telephium 'Purple Emperor'): A fine sedum with purple, almost metallic fleshy leaves and flattish heads of purple-red flowers in late summer.

Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' (Betony 'Hummelo'): Upright spikes of rosy purple flowers above pointed dark green foliage. Very attractive to bees. To 50cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Thalictrum rochebruneanum (Meadow rue): Airy sprays of lavender flowers with yellow stamens on tall purple-tinged stems. To 1.4m. Hardy

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Apollo' (Culver's Root 'Apollo'): Very long, narrow spires of pale purple blue flowers above whorls of narrow, dark green, serrated leaves. To 1.5m. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' (Culver's Root 'Fascination'): One of the best cultivars with tall tapering spires of warm purple/blue flowers in mid-summer. To 1.8m. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' (Culver's Root 'Lavendelturm'): Long, narrow spires of tiny, pale lavender-blue flowers above whorls of narrow, dark green, serrated leaves. Tall to up to 2m. [Collect Only]