Not everything in the garden sleeps in the cold — these plants rise and shine in fall and winter, bringing bright color to beat the blahs

Sandpaper verbena's deep purple flowers create a colorful carpet in drought-tolerant gardens

Bees and butterflies and color, oh my! This cheery native perennial will energize your landscape

The long-lived, drought-tolerant Stipa pulchra is as admired for its benefits as for its good looks

Decadent and different, purples from lavender to plum can make a dining area a treat for the eyes

Are shades of grape, eggplant, lavender and plum the most daring colors for a home’s exterior?

Exciting colors, longer bloom times, forward-facing flowers ... These hybrids leave old hellebores in the dust

Cultivate the fine art of lounging in the shade and sipping a cold beverage

Or maybe it's a magical dais or a crystal sculpture. Take a guess, then see if you got it right

Looking for beautiful depth and dynamism in your landscape? Just add purple