22 Blue Flowers That You Will Hate For Not Knowing Before

If you search for “the rarest flowers in the world”, you will definitely come across pictures of blue colored flowers.

What does this suggest?

Because it is a rare color.

And rare “issues” tend to have less information about them.

Not anymore.

This blog will discuss 22 varieties of blue flowers with their unique characteristics, growing conditions and images. (Blue Flowers)

So, ready to try! (Blue Flowers)

Blue Flower Meaning

The blue flower was a driving aspiration for the romance movement in Europe, which resonated with ideas of artistic and musical development around the world.

As a color, blue represents love, calmness, desire, and growth to reach the top. The same idea is represented by blue flowers.

Although outnumbered, they fight the harsh conditions of air and soil and grow to radiate a subtle beauty and serenity to the earth. (Blue Flowers)

Fun fact: At one side, blue is the most common color of nature and on the other, it is one of the rarest colors of flower; a great nature’s contrast.

Before we begin, we should point out that blue represents every hue from arctic to light blue, from indigo to navy blue.

Flowers according to the respective bloom season, soil requirement, size, sunlight demand, USDA Zone, etc. We will discuss together all the details, including. (Blue Flowers)

Flowers for Summer

1. Agapanthus (Agapanthus praecox)

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Colloquially known as the “African Lily”, these small, unique flowers are actually a large cluster of leaves growing on a stem. A panicle can contain up to 80 violet flowers.

These perennial shoots come to life in late spring or early summer, and both can be grown in open lawns or indoor containers. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size2-3 feet
Preferred soilNo special requirement
USDA Zone8-11
Sunlight ExposureFull sun but partial shade in bright sunlight
Grown fromSeedling, growing from seed is quite rare

Unique fact: South Africa is the only place where Agapanthus grows naturally.

2. Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia)

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We can’t let you escape without testing your gardening skills! If you claim to be an expert, we bet you can grow this flower.

Due to its special growing conditions, it will be difficult to cultivate because it is native to the Tibetan mountains.

It has large and soft leaves with golden stamens. Another one of those flowers that can fill the shady corners of your garden. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size3-4 feet
Preferred soilNeutral to slightly acidic
USDA Zone7-8
Sunlight ExposurePart shade
Grown fromSeed as they are even more difficult to grow from transplants

Unique fact: The more alkaline the soil, the more purple the flower.

3. Blue Star (Amsonia)

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No extra marks to guess the shape of these flowers!

Like many other species discussed earlier, they grow in large clumps. As for the leaves, they are bright green in color and have an accentuated central rib.

They are not very difficult to grow and as such they can easily become part of your thriving lawn.

Because they are light in color, they can be paired gorgeously with dark flowers like the Black Dahlia.

Nursery seedlings grown from seed (Blue Flowers)

Plant size2 feet
Preferred soilNeutral pH
USDA Zone5-11
Sunlight ExposureFull sun, part shade

Unique fact: It was awarded the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2011.

4. Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

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Also called Bluebottles and Bachelor’s Buttons, these beautiful annual deep blue flowers often grow in cornfields.

Because of its broad bases and numerous stamens, bees and butterflies are greatly attracted to it.

You can easily plant it in your gardens due to its low maintenance and survival capabilities. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size1-3 feet
Preferred soilSlightly alkaline
USDA Zone2-11
Sunlight ExposureFull sun
Grown fromSeeds (plant in early summer to get blooms in summer), they don’t transplant easily

Unique fact: Singles wore this flower, hence the name courtship. If the flower survived, it would mean that their love was pure and lasting.

5. Morning Glory (Ipomoea)

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The morning glory flower is a bright blue climber annual that has different meanings and symbols.

Since this navy blue flower blooms in the morning, it shows that the sun’s rays are drenched.

It is also associated with the dying nature of love, as its lifespan is short. Others see it as a flower of love and care. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size6-12 feet
Preferred soilAny
USDA Zone3-10
Sunlight ExposureFull sun
Grown fromGrown easily from seed

Unique fact: They grow and die within a day.

Blue Flowers in Fall

6. Bluebeard (Caryopetirus)

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Bluebeard plants, or Blue Mist Shrubs, are gushing shrubs with small flowers clustered around tall stamens.

It gives off a eucalyptus aroma when rubbed and blooms in early autumn.

They attract hummingbirds and butterflies to their leaves, but are otherwise resistant to pests.

They are great to be grown in the garden as they require less maintenance and are drought tolerant. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size2-5 feet
Preferred soilAlkaline & well-drained
USDA Zone5-9
Sunlight ExposureFull sun
Grown fromSeed (collect their fruit, harvest the seeds and put them in moist moss before placing inside a refrigerator for three months. Then sow them.), Stem cutting

Unique fact: They are resistant to deers as well.

7. Larkspur (Delphinium)

With its long stems bearing a row of blue flowers, Larkspur can magically captivate your garden in the fall season.

This is an annual species and needs a low temperature before germination.

Like the viola, they can grow in blue varieties and therefore create lovely combinations.

They symbolize lightness and carelessness and can be placed as an accent in vases, baskets and bouquets of blue flowers. (Blue Flowers)

All parts of this plant are poisonous, so it should not be grown in gardens where children or animals can easily reach it.

Plant size1-3 feet
Preferred soilWell-drained with no specific pH requirement
USDA Zone2-10
Sunlight ExposurePart Sun
Grown fromSeeds

Unique fact: Dried Larkspur was kept in stables in historic times to limit witches’ ability to cast spells on animals.

8. Blue Daisy (Felicia amelloides)

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How can any discussion of flowers be expected without mention of daisies! (Blue Flowers)

Blue daisies are light blue flowers and have characteristic long, thin petals but with a yellow center.

They are easy to grow and require little maintenance; therefore, it is a favorite of many gardeners. Some basic gardening equipment and you’re set!

Plant size14-18 inches
Preferred soilSoil shouldn’t be wet
USDA Zone9-10
Sunlight ExposureFull Sun
Grown fromSpring beddings or seeds (plant them in peat containers 6-8 weeks before the last frost)

Unique fact: Attract butterflies because of the bright yellow carpets.

9. Veronica (Veronica spicata)

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This wild blue plant is similar to Larkspur with its long stems and blue flowers.

It is originally from Europe and is favored by gardeners for its improved resistance to harsh climate and soil conditions.

It is commonly called a spiked speedboat and is a type of line flower (it adds height to bouquets).

They can be paired with focal flowers in vases and containers throughout the home. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size1-3 feet
Preferred soilWell-drained. Can grow in all pH but the number of flowers on a stem will vary
USDA Zone3-8
Sunlight ExposureFull Sun
Grown fromSeeds

Unique fact: The name honors Saint Veronica, who is believed to have given Jesus a handkerchief so she can wipe her face on her way to Calvary.

10. Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)

These tiny blue-violet flowers bloom with five petals and are known for their creeping abilities. Its leaves are dark green in color and can spread anywhere.

If you want a quick ground cover, this flower is for you. It comes in other colors of pink, red, and white.

Plant size6-18 inches
Preferred soilpH 4-8
USDA ZoneOutside 10 – 11
Sunlight ExposureFull sun, part shade
Grown fromSeed (but that is slow), nursery transplant, stem cutting (but you have to root the stem)

Unique fact: 2000 pounds of dried sea snail leaves are required to extract just 1 g of vinblastine.

Winter flowers

11. Cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium)

These small blue flowers are characterized by their long stems and twisted flowers that grow in shades of pink, red and white apart from the corresponding lavender color.

They have dark green, heart-shaped leaves and are often kept as potted plants over the winter (blooming from November to March). (Blue Flowers)

Plant size6-9” tall
Preferred soilWell-drained and slightly acidic
USDA ZoneOutside 9 – 11
Sunlight ExposurePart shade
Grown fromPlant seedling (because growing it by seed would take 18 months to see the first result)

Unique fact: They are fed to pigs to enhance the flavor of their meat.

12. Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)

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The Siberian Squill is easily recognizable because of its long pointed green leaves and dense bell-shaped blue flowers.

They fill your frozen garden with a “tasty” looking blue aura, but shouldn’t be considered edible :p

You should grow them outdoors and they look best when grown in series. It will have either five or six leaves. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size4-6 inches
Preferred soilAny pH
USDA Zone2-8
Sunlight ExposureFull or Partial
Grown fromBulbs

Unique fact: The spread is difficult to stop, as it can become invasive and regrow from broken roots.

13. Viola (Viola)

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There are more than 500 species of the cute Voila flower, some of which are blue in color. There are varieties even in blue colors:

Some have yellow spots, while others flaunt white and red patterns. They have a sweet smell and look exactly like the wings of a flying butterfly.

You can artistically complement it with different colors of the same flower. (Blue Flowers)

Plant size6-10 inches tall
Preferred soilMoist with a pH of 5-6
USDA Zone3-8
Sunlight ExposureFull Sun or part shade
Grown fromSeeds or seedling (don’t persist on buying ones that already have flowers; they will not transplant easily)

Unique fact: They are edible and can be part of salads.

Flowers in Spring

14. Bellflower (Campanula)

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We can easily confuse a bellflower with an artificial, fabric flower; edges are highlighted. The black bodies also look like lamp extensions.

These dark blue flowers with their distinctive bell shape can easily renew the beauty of your garden affected by the cold of winter.

This flower, which has more than 500 species, also has pink, purple and white colors.

Plant sizeDepend on species
Preferred soilpH 6-8
USDA Zone3-9
Sunlight ExposureFull Sun
Grown fromSeed or stem cuttings

Unique fact: There is a legend about Venus having a mirror that shows only beautiful things. One day he lost the mirror and sent Cupid to find it. After Cupid found the mirror, he accidentally dropped it and cut the bell-shaped flowers into many pieces, each growing from the ground.

15. Colorado Columbine (Aquillegia)

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You can’t stop loving the columbine flower. The light blue flower grows on two levels:

The lower level leaves are blue, while the upper ones contain white petals with yellow carpets.

It belongs to the Ranunculaceae family and is commonly known as the Rocky Mountain Columbine. Like the periwinkle, it has five leaves.

Plant size20-22 inches tall
Preferred soilNo special requirement
USDA Zone3-8
Sunlight ExposureFull sun to part shade
Grown fromSeed or nursery seedling

Unique fact: She received the Garden Merit Award for her exemplary talents.

16. Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)

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Also called the “wind flower,” this flower spreads from spring to fall and comes in all shapes and sizes.

Some species have overlapping blue-violet flowers, while others have five to six petals each.

Anemones represent love and loyalty, so they can ideally be part of a blue flower bouquet for loved ones on special occasions like Anniversaries and Valentine’s Day.

Plant sizeDepends on the variety (0.5-4 feet)
Preferred soilSlightly acidic to neutral
USDA Zone5-10
Sunlight ExposureFull sun and partial sun
Grown fromTubers

Unique fact: The “wind flower” claims that the wind that opens the leaves will blow away the dead leaves, too.

17. Iris (Iris sibirica)

Iris is a wild-looking perennial herb with large blue flowers and is also called the “Blue Moon”. It is characterized by purple or white veins on the leaves and long, strong stems.

They can be grown at the edges of pools or ponds for endless effect. After all, everyone wants to highlight this part of the front yard!

Plant size2-3 feet
Preferred soilSlightly acidic
USDA Zone3-8
Sunlight ExposureFull sun and partial sun
Grown fromBulbs or seeds

Unique fact: The roots of the iris contain its fragrance.

18. Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla)

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Brunnera are light blue flowers, contain five leaves, are small and slow growing.

You can mix and match the variegated leaves and other flowers that provide a nice ground cover.

You can also plant them along the borders of your garden fountains or along sunlit paths.

Plant size12-20 inches
Preferred soilNo specific pH, moist soil
USDA Zone3-9
Sunlight ExposurePartial to full shade
Grown fromSeed

Unique fact: It is very similar to the forget-me-not flower.

19. Lungwort

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If you are looking for navy blue flowers to brighten up the dark and shady corners of your garden, this flower is for you.

It grows in early spring when there are almost no other flowers.

You will notice tiny hairs on the leaves and stem of this plant, which tries to reduce water loss due to perspiration.

Plant size1 foot
Preferred soilNeutral to slightly alkaline
USDA Zone4-8
Sunlight ExposurePartial to full shade
Grown fromSeed (will take 4-7 weeks to germinate), nursery transplants

Unique fact: It is called “Soldiers and sailors” because its color changes from red to blue when opened.

Blue succulents:

It’s okay not to talk about succulents in a discussion about flowers.

Well, we are not normal!

To make this blog even more useful, we will also discuss the best types of blue succulents.

You can plant them in outdoor gardens or smaller versions in mini succulent pots.

20. Blue Chalksticks

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You get why it’s called that: They look like long, bluish-green chalks. They can grow up to 18 inches and are a great ground cover.

If you plan to grow them in pots, sow the seeds when the weather is warm.

or if you want to grow it from cuttings, remove a leaf from the existing plant and let it shed before placing it in well-drained soil.

21. Echeveria or Blue Bird

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The Blue Bird has an exquisite configuration like a rose and a lotus. The subtle pink color on the edges of the leaves pampers the eyes.

You can complement it with other succulents or similar in different hues.

They need filtered, bright sunlight to grow, but prolonged exposure to the sun can damage them.

Put them in an area that gets morning sunlight only initially, and switch to bright sunlight for the next week.

One of the biggest reasons its suitable nature is used as a houseplant is its non-toxic nature. Whether it is your babies or pets, it is not harmful to them.

22. Pachyvei or Jeweled Crown

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This is another cute blue succulent flower that can be a part of your indoor pots and hanging baskets.

Green and blue leaves look charming in any corner of the house.

The jeweled crown does not care for full sun and can be kept outdoors in summer as well. It cannot withstand temperatures below 20 degrees.

Conclusion

We can go on for hundreds of “scrolls” because there are many more types left but we won’t.

Blue flowers are a great way to lift the liveliness of your outdoor or indoor container garden or even the corners of your home.

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