A new exhibition chronicles how a paintings conservator and chemist solved a color mystery in one of the painter’s most beloved works.

Explore the unexpected beauty of nature with our guide to over 20 weeds featuring stunning purple flowers. From the medicinal Blue Vervain to the striking Chicory, discover the diverse and vibrant ...

Native to South America, petunias produce large, trumpet-shaped flowers that come in shades of pink, purple, white, red, and ...

You don't need to plant just pink and red flowers to attract hummingbirds. Try these gorgeous purple blooms to bring the ...

The research decodes the genetic basis of anthocyanin production, which gives the plant its signature blue-purple flowers, as well as key flavonoid compounds. This breakthrough opens the door to ...

Blue or bluish-purple blooms typically signify acidic soil (pH under 6.0), while pink or reddish flowers signify pH that’s alkaline (above 7.0). A pH between 6 and 7 will net purple or pinkish ...

In addition to its human admirers, the lupine plant attracts pollinators to its tubular flowers of white, pink, red, yellow, blue, or purple. Most lupine varieties sold today are hybrids of the ...