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