help identify plants

[sterling]

I have 2 flowering purple plants that I have listed in the photos gallery. Click on my photos and help me please. I have over 20 of each now, and I don't know the names. Help

[zuzu's petals]

I really like blue/purple-flowering plants, they seem to add a feeling of coolness to the garden.
The two you posted are "Sea Holly" and "Stokes Aster".

[sterling]

the tall one with the branching flowers is that the sea holly? Thanks for helping me!!!!

[zuzu's petals]

You're very welcome.

the tall one with the branching flowers is that the sea holly? Thanks for helping me!!!!

Yes, I think so, does it have some grey-ish leaves up along the flower stems
that are sort of holly leaf shaped?
I couldn't really see for sure in the photo.

[sterling]

Im Not Sure Ill Have To Wait For It To Bloom. That Pic Was From Last Year So I Dont Remember, I Remember It Blooming In The Late Spring/early Summer. It Was So Neat An Unusual