A pale purple colour is generally known as 'lilac' after the bush.
Detail of a single flower head
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Purple lilac: Syringa vulgaris
Cordate leaves of Syringa vulgaris
Lilac
The Lilac is a large shrub which bears large stems of white, pale pink or more generally purple flowers. The flowers grow in large clusters, and have a strong and fragrant scent.
A pale purple colour is generally known as 'lilac' after the bush.
Purple lilac: Syringa vulgaris
Detail of a single flower head
Larger version
Cordate leaves of Syringa vulgaris