Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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Purple grape By Judy Scott If you're looking for a colorful climbing vine and a non-invasive ground cover, Purpurea (Vitis vinifera), a purple-leaf relative of wine grapes, has both. Unlike its agricultural relatives, its fruit has an unpleasant taste. "Purple leaf grape is a real show-off in the fall, when its leaves turn a deep reddish purple," said Linda McMahan, horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension. Its ornamental features and use as a climber or ground cover, make up for the lack of fruit flavor, she added. Because of its...
McKenzie River Reflections...
