This sweet-smelling purple flower is a fantastic choice for a ... they can be grown as annuals in lower ... horned violets feature a two-toned color palette, mixing together white, blue ...

The two-inch, two-tone mounded blossoms are magnets for butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a perennial where winters stay above freezing, and it can spread in mild winter states to become invasive.

Some varieties of this popular plant are better than others, however. In fact, the LSU AgCenter has selected Homestead Purple verbena as one of the very best, naming it a "Louisiana Super Plant ...