Purple Black Locust Flower Seeds
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Bring a regal touch to your landscape with Purple Black Locust Flower Seeds—carefully selected for exceptional germination and stunning clusters of fragrant, lavender-purple blossoms. Ideal for garden beds, cottage-style borders, or spacious containers, these seeds are a delight for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Grow your own Purple Black Locust to enjoy beautiful floral displays that also attract pollinators and lend sweet, honeyed fragrance to your outdoor haven.
Planting is a breeze: sow seeds in well-draining soil after scarifying or soaking (to boost germination), then provide full sun and consistent moisture. Within weeks, watch vigorous seedlings take root, eventually maturing into graceful trees with pinnate foliage and cascading flower clusters each spring. Beyond their ornamental appeal, these trees enrich your garden’s ecosystem by supporting bees and butterflies, fixing nitrogen into the soil, and creating natural shade. Cultivate beauty, fragrance, and functionality all at once—and embark on a satisfying gardener’s journey from seed to proud, flowering tree.



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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Growth Habit
Upright, Tree-forming
Flavor Profile
Floral-sweet (flowers edible)
Plant Characteristics
Purple clusters, Fragrant blooms
Use
Ornamental, Shade tree, Bee forage
Growing Conditions
Full sun, Well-drained soil
Harvest Advantages
Fast-growing, Pollinator-friendly
Plant Resistance
Drought, Deer, Poor soil
About Purple Black Locust Flower Seeds
Robinia pseudoacacia
Seed Names
Purple Black Locust
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open-pollinated
The Purple Black Locust is a rare and striking variety of Robinia with vibrant purple blooms that attract bees and butterflies. This fast-growing tree is ideal for ornamental landscaping, erosion control, or pollinator gardens, thriving even in poor soils.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/2 inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow or Indoor Start
Plant Spacing
15–20 feet
Days to Maturity
150–200 days
Soil Preparation
Scarify + Soak 24 hrs
Hardiness Zones
4–9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 2000 sq. ft
500
Up to 10,000 sq. ft
1000
Up to 20,000 sq. ft