Purple Smoketree – Cotinus coggygria atropurpurea Seeds | 20 Seeds | Purple Foliage Shrub | Smoke Bush | Fall Color

Add dramatic color and texture to your landscape with Purple Smoketree (Cotinus coggygria atropurpurea). Known for its deep purple foliage and unique “smoke-like” summer plumes, this fast-growing ornamental shrub creates bold contrast in gardens and borders.

The rich purple leaves emerge in spring and deepen through summer before turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in fall. After flowering, long pinkish filaments remain on the stems, forming airy, cloud-like plumes that give the plant its signature smoky appearance.

Hardy and adaptable, Purple Smoketree tolerates cold, heat, drought, urban conditions, and poor rocky soils (with good drainage). It works beautifully as a specimen plant, informal hedge, shrub border accent, or even trained as a small tree.

You will receive:
✔️ 20 Purple Smoketree seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Smoketree, Smoke Bush
Botanical Name: Cotinus coggygria atropurpurea
Plant Type: Deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, rocky soils
Watering: Medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Spread: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 5–8 (possibly 4)
Container Friendly: Suitable for early container growth

💡 Care Tip:
Pour hot (not boiling) water over seeds and soak for 12 hours. Warm stratify for 60 days, then cold stratify for 90–120 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/8 inch deep and keep warm and evenly moist for germination. Proper stratification is essential for best results.