Many local residents ask a simple question: why do flowers come in so many colors? The quick answer is that color helps plants survive. Bright hues attract pollinators. Subtle tones protect tissues and signal maturity.At the heart of color are pigments. Chlorophyll gives green. Carotenoids create yellows and oranges. Anthocyanins make reds, purples and blues. Genetics set the basic palette. Pollin...More