Hi Linda,
Wow that hail wasn't kind!
But... I especially like the one at the bottom - DSCF0004.JPG
It looks like it has a glow underneath the purple. And I really like the dark beard over the contrasty purple and black. It reminds me of Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' but in a bigger bolder way.
In the group shot, are the two blooms in center the same as that bottom close-up (DSF0004.JPG)? Because there's also something I like about the overall shape of those flowers.
Nice work! You should be happy with these!
Tom