Purple Bougainvillea In The City Of Lahaina On The Island Of Maui, Hawaii. Pictured Is A Bush Of Purple Bougainvillea In The City Of Lahaina On The Island Of Maui In The State Of Hawaii. The Actual Flower Of The Plant Is Small And Generally White, But Each Cluster Of Three Flowers Is Surrounded By Three Or Six Bracts With The Bright Colors Associated With The Plant, Including Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red, Orange, White, Or Yellow.