In a garden full of green plants, why don't you break the monotony with a purple queen plant? The so-called tradescantia ...

While many ground cover plants need full sun to thrive, this one does well in areas with lots of shady trees, and it blooms ...

It can be especially striking when paired with plants that are green or have a more upright form, such as canna, elephant ears, or other tall tropicals. In cold climates, purple heart can be grown ...