Add bold tropical beauty to your landscape with Purple Orchid Tree Seeds, Bauhinia purpurea. Known for its striking orchid-like blooms in shades of purple, lavender, and pink, this fast-growing ornamental tree creates a stunning display from late summer through fall. Native to Southeast Asia, the Purple Orchid Tree is prized for its elegant butterfly-shaped leaves, graceful branching habit, and long-lasting flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Bauhinia purpurea thrives in warm climates and performs well in gardens, patios, parks, and tropical-style landscapes. This deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering tree can reach heights of 20 to 35 feet with a broad, spreading canopy that provides light shade and vibrant seasonal color. Its drought tolerance once established makes it a popular low-maintenance choice for gardeners in USDA Zones 9–11.
Purple Orchid Tree seeds are ideal for growing ornamental shade trees, pollinator gardens, and exotic landscape features. The tree adapts well to full sun and well-drained soil, producing beautiful blooms that resemble delicate orchids. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts appreciate its rapid growth and eye-catching flowers that create a dramatic focal point in any outdoor space.
Tree Specifications
- Botanical Name: Bauhinia purpurea
- Common Name: Purple Orchid Tree
- Plant Type: Flowering Ornamental Tree
- Mature Height: 20–35 Feet
- Mature Width: 20–30 Feet
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil
- USDA Zones: 9–11
- Bloom Color: Purple, Lavender, Pink
- Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
- Wildlife Attraction: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Seed Quantity Options
- 1 lb. (1,400 Seeds)