The Texas Bluebonnet has a beautiful purple/bright blue color that stands out in a garden and has a bit of height to it (about a foot tall), so if you need a taller border plant, this is a fun option.

Its short stature and condensed shape make it a nice choice for cottage gardens and border plantings, ... tube-shaped blossoms that are a striking shade of blue-purple, similar to lavender blossoms.

My purple border is not yet a success, but I shall struggle on with it until I get it into something worth looking at.” End quote. This is Moya Andrews and today we focused on purple plantings.

Can you imagine a bean plant formed like a tiny teepee? The lush green leaves suport 6-inch bright purple beans, which are easy to spot all over the plants. I am proud to report (as I don’t o… ...