🌸 Archangel Dark Purple Plant

🌸 Archangel Dark Purple Plant

The Archangel Dark Purple is a stunning perennial plant that will captivate both your eyes and your senses. With its rich, velvety purple blooms and easy-going nature, this plant is perfect for anyone looking to add dramatic color and long-lasting beauty to their garden. Known for its striking flower color, the Archangel Dark Purple is a fantastic addition to any landscape, bringing an elegant touch to borders, containers, or flower beds.

True to Wrights Market’s commitment to local and sustainable gardening, this hardy, low-maintenance plant produces vibrant flowers year after year, providing color, texture, and a welcoming environment for pollinators. It’s perfect for gardeners who appreciate plants that are both visually stunning and easy to care for, while also contributing to a healthier, more vibrant ecosystem.

• Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Flower Color: Deep, rich purple flowers

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer, with occasional reblooming

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright shrub-like form

• Mature Size: 18–24 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide

• Uses: Great for borders, mixed plantings, containers, or as a standalone feature in any garden

• Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

🌱 How to Care for the Archangel Dark Purple Plant

The Archangel Dark Purple is easy to grow, making it a great choice for Wrights Market shoppers who want to enhance their garden with minimal effort while supporting pollinators and the environment.

☀️ Sunlight:

• Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours per day)

• A sunny spot encourages more vibrant blooms and stronger growth

🌾 Soil:

• Prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter

• Tolerates average garden soil, but thrives with the addition of compost or well-aged manure

• pH preference: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

💧 Watering:

• Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant, needing less frequent watering

• Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot

🌿 Pruning:

• Prune in early spring to shape and remove any dead or damaged growth

• Deadheading spent blooms will encourage continued flowering and improve the plant’s overall appearance

• Cut back hard after the first bloom cycle to encourage a second round of flowers (in some climates)

✂️ Fertilizing:

• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms

• Avoid over-fertilizing, as too much nitrogen can lead to excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers

🐝 Pest & Disease Care:

• Generally pest-resistant but can occasionally attract aphids or slugs

• If pests are present, use organic pest controls like neem oil or insecticidal soap

• Powdery mildew can be a concern in humid areas, so ensure good airflow around the plant

• Keep the area around the plant clean and weed-free to reduce disease risk

❄️ Cold Sensitivity:

• Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9

• The plant can tolerate moderate winter temperatures but may need protection in colder regions, such as mulch around the base to protect the roots during freezing weather