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 ...

Broccoli turning purple is more common than you might think. Like many veggies, a broccoli plant can turn purple because of insufficient sunlight, nutrient deficiencies, temperature changes, and more.

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 ...

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.

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 ...