1. Anthocyanin pigments are responsible for the red, purple... colors, protecting cells from high-light damage by absorbing blue-green and ultraviolet light, thereby protecting the tissues from photo inhibition or high-light stress.
2. Your plant need food, but;
Phosphorus deficiency symptoms include reduced growth and yield, delayed maturity, and generally red or purple coloring along the edge of the plant leaves.
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1106.pdf
3. A pseudo deficiency created by disease or genetic abnormalities.
4. Pesticide, etc.
IMO
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