Plants that appear blue in nature, like blueberries, are not actually blue, but rich in anthocyanins. Blue plants get their color from anthocyanins, which absorb warm colors and reflect cool ones ...

By BECKY LIVERMORE, Master Gardener The first annual vines in the ground at our place are sweet peas — Lathyrus odoratur. During a well-organized spring, I start them indoors in pots.