From near-white to near-black, every shade of purple and orchid is represented in the iris family. Daylily. Daylilies are another popular perennial that bloom in many shades of orchid.

The purple orchid tree -- Bauhinia variegata (a.k.a. purpurea) ... The light tan to dark brown bark is smooth when young, becomes rougher with age. The broad, double-lobed, ...

Orchids require pretty specific conditions to thrive, but if you have a good spot for them, you can speed up their growth ...