Between July and September, it puts on a rogue show of thistle-shaped purple flowers that bob over black-mottled bracts — hence the name. It's considered invasive and noxious across most U.S. states, ...

While red, orange, and pink are the most frequently-recommended colors to attract hummingbirds, purple flowers can help add some more variety to your pollinator garden and draw in these welcome ...

Are you familiar with different flower types and what they signify? I love gardening, but I have to admit today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Purple flower that symbolizes one’s first love ...

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Instead, plant flowers to attract hummingbirds. The 'Supertunia Royal Velvet' petunia (Petunia 'Supertunia Royal Velvet') is ...

Photo Credit: Aaron Carlson / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 Blue-eyed grass gets its common name from its grassy leaves and small blue or purple flowers that bloom from late winter through spring. This ...

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These perennials will brighten up all the shady spots in your garden. From flowers to ferns, we've got the best shade ...

Look for bell-shaped dark purple flowers and round black berries. A member of the Digitalis family, the foxglove is easy to spot thanks to its distinctive bell-shaped flowers. Usually pinkish ...

This variety blooms in September and October with dark-purple, daisy-like flowers that can almost completely cover the two-foot-tall mounds. The flowers are also a good source of late-season ...

Native edibles, such as western beaked hazelnuts, California wild grapes and evergreen huckleberries make great garden ...

While all flowers are beautiful, some flowers are unique and eye-catching. Flower bulbs that are intricate and eye-catching ...