| Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants | | | | mid summer. It reaches 10" tall and prefers a |
| around and can add a rich splash of color to any | | | | sunny location with rich moist soil. |
| garden. Plant them in a cluster of all blue or mix | | | | Campanula, Blue Carpet - Bright blue to lilac |
| them in with other flowers for a rainbow of color. | | | | colored flowers bloom for weeks in the middle of |
| When planting flowers, it is important to | | | | summer. This low growing perennial grows to 4" |
| remember to follow the instructions on the tag | | | | and prefers full sun with well drained soil. |
| for the plant. Always buy plants that will thrive in | | | | Penstemon, Blue Buckle - This plant has tubular |
| the conditions in which you intend to grow them. | | | | shaped blooms in blue to purple and flowers in mid |
| A plant that loves sun won't do well in a shady | | | | summer to early fall. It grows to 15" and likes well |
| area and you will only be disappointed with the | | | | drained soil with full or partial sun. |
| results. | | | | Hydrangea, Nikko Blue - Gigantic clumps of blue |
| When planning your garden, be aware of the | | | | flowers adorn this shrub for most of the summer. |
| bloom time of the flowers. Planting perennials with | | | | In the fall, the flowers turn a golden color. This |
| different bloom times near each other will insure a | | | | plant is a new variety that prefers rich soil but will |
| garden that has blooms all season long. | | | | grow in shade, partial sun or full sun. |
| Remember also to plan for the height of the | | | | Vinca - Medium blue flowers and glossy green |
| plants, putting the taller ones in the back. | | | | leaves form a carpet that grows to about 6" tall |
| Below is a list of favorite blue flowering plants | | | | and blooms in mid spring. This plant will grow in |
| that you might want to consider for your garden: | | | | most soil conditions, in the shade or sun. |
| Polemonuim, Blue Pearl - A compact plant with | | | | Ajuga, Bronze Beauty - This short bushy plant |
| deep sky blue flowers that grows to 10". It | | | | has spikes of blue flowers that grows quickly. |
| blooms in late spring to early summer. Plant in | | | | Great as a ground cover or in raised beds. It |
| partial shade and in well drained soil. | | | | blooms in spring and prefers a shady area. |
| Blue Sea Holly - This dramatic plant has a lavender | | | | Scabiosa, Butterfly Blue - A bushy perennial with |
| blue cone like flower with long spiked petals. It | | | | lavender blue flowers that bloom from June to |
| grows to 30" and is a favorite for dried flower | | | | October. This plant likes full sun and attracts |
| arrangements. Plant in full sun - blooms in mid to | | | | butterflies and hummingbirds. |
| late summer. | | | | Verbena, Babylon Blue - Blue purple flowers petals |
| Delphinium, Butterfly Blue - Bright blue delicate | | | | adorn this plant that blooms in early spring. Great |
| flowers adorn this plant that blooms in early to | | | | for window boxes and planters. |