From palest lavender to deepest aubergine, the color purple is everywhere this spring.And it's no wonder; purple is wonderfully versatile. Equally at home at an afternoon tea or a black-tie event, purple can be dressed up or down, depending on the need!
As a result of its association with royalty and luxury, the term purple is often used to describe pretentious or overly embellished literature. For example, a paragraph containing an excessive number of long and unusual words is called a purple passage
.Best bets for spring purples: anemones, freesia, tulips, sweetpeas, callas and the all-time favorite purple flower - Lilac!!
