Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomato plant with purple leaves caused by nutrient deficiency - Aaron J Hill/Shutterstock Tomatoes are among some of the most ...

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Trees and shrubs with colorful foliage can add a steady supply of interest in the landscape throughout the growing season. Purple foliage is quite popular among plant breeders and garden enthusiasts.

Maybe it all started with black mondo "grass," which is actually a kind of lily; or with those deep-purple-leaved sweet potato vines. However the trend for dark foliage began, it continues unabated.

I was in a nursery the other day and was intrigued by the number of plant species, this time of year, that show off flowers in purple (some colorists call it violet) and white. I think these colors ...

Answer: I’ve been noticing young reddish-purplish leaves on otherwise green plants, and it makes me wonder what benefits these colors might have for the plants themselves. Past columns on other ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...