Blue Angel (IMAGE) Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Caption The Blue Angel was the first bluish hibiscus created by the Texas A&M AgriLife Research program in Vernon. The bluish color intensifies in shade, but in full sunlight it is purplish. Credit © Texas A&M AgriLife Research photo by Dr. Dariusz Malinowski Usage Restrictions Retain attribution License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.