Answer: violets

AnswerCrossword Clue
VIOLETS

They're blue, because nothing rhymes with "purple"

VIOLETS

Illinois state flowers

VIOLETS

Florist's suggestion

VIOLETS
African or dogtooth follower
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Signs of spring.
VIOLETS"Rain," in an oldtime song.
VIOLETSApril flowers.
VIOLETS"It's raining ... . . . "
VIOLETSSymbols of four states.
VIOLETS"... are blue"
VIOLETS"It's raining ...": Loveman
VIOLETSSpring flowers
VIOLETS"By ashen roots the ..... blow": Tennyson
VIOLETSThey're blue, in rhyme
VIOLETSThey're blue, in verse
VIOLETSMiniature spring bouquet