Fall asters are long-lived perennials. The plants die to the ground soon after they finish blooming. Trim the spent stems ...

When in bloom, the plants produce stalks of flower blossoms in shades of purple, blue, and pink in addition to white. The genus name comes from the ancient Greek word delphínion, which means ...

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Salvias are known for their showy flower spikes that rise above their foliage. While many salvias start blooming in spring, ...

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As the name 'purple dye' suggests, the murex's secretion has been used ... Despite the royal nickname, the purple emperor has some downright filthy habits. It shuns flowers in favour of rotting flesh, ...

As summer fades, consider planting minor bulbs for early spring beauty. Crocus and snowdrop are just a few of the small, ...

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office issued a Local Purple Alert Monday for a 69-year-old who has been missing since the end of September. Vernon "Bubba" Albion Flowers Jr. may be in need of ...