"Foliage has taken center stage in the garden and plant breeders are making sure we have plenty of choices," says Marie Iannotti. By shopping wisely for foliage, you can create interesting textural combinations in a landscape design. But focusing on foliage offers opportunities for experimenting not only with texture, but also with color. As an example, About's Gardening Guide mentions combining purple plants with chartreuse plants. This article will help you appreciate how many purple plants there are from which to choose!