Heat can be intense in late summer, but some plants, like this beauty, are uniquely equipped to thrive in it - all while ...

Easy to grow, catmint provides silvery-green or gray foliage and a long season of blooms that hummingbirds love. The purple flower spikes reach about 2 feet tall and enjoy full sun. Many hybrid ...

If you want to add some showstopping color to your flower garden, there's one pretty plant that will add sparkling blooms ...

Coral bells are the low-maintenance perennials that add color to the yard without showy flowers. These plants come in many ...

Lavender is a great addition to any garden. Here's how the little purple plant can improve your yard—and increase your resale ...

Many plant retailers offer this as an option for indoor and outdoor plants; some, such as the Urban Organic Gardener, send seeds, so you can grow food year-round.

Purple is the result of combining hot fire red and cool ocean blue. When the two primaries merge to form purple, there is a range of hues divided by the emphasis on one or the other primary color.

One thing that's wild, though: most purple pod beans turn green when cooked. 3. ... » RELATED: Forget kudzu — these common plants will devour your garden. 4. Purple bell peppers.