31 Types of Blue Flowers

If you are a gardener like we are, you probably spend a lot of time planning your landscape and thinking about the perfect spot for each flower you intend to plant. Color has a lot to do with these plans, and we all know it can be hard to find some colors, especially blue.

If you are looking to add some blue to your garden but aren’t sure which plants are the best, keep reading while we look at several varieties to help get you started. For each one, we’ll provide you with a short description along with an image so you can make an informed decision.

The 31 Types of Blue Flowers

1. Bellflower

Bellflowers are a diverse group of plants, and you can use them to add just about any color to your garden, including blue. This is a hardy plant that can grow almost anywhere in the United States, and it doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, so it’s perfect for someone that doesn’t have a lot of time to spend in the garden.

2. Blue False Indigo

You can find blue false indigo in forests and woodlands across the United States. It can grow up to 5 feet tall with bright blue flowers that will attract plenty of attention from friends and family. However, the downside to this plant is that it has a high flammability rating, so it’s not good near a fire pit or barbeque grill.

3. Blue Mist Shrub

The blue mist shrub, as the name suggests, is a dense shrub that can produce quite a number of flowers in a small area. The bright blue and purple flowers will invite many butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to attend. The leaves can also be of various colors, and it’s quite tolerant of drought and high temperatures.

4. Blue Orchid

The blue orchid is an altered version of a standard orchard that you usually find for sale in supermarkets and flower shops. It doesn’t often occur in nature, and the resulting flower usually has a purple tint.

5. Blue Star

The blue star is native to the United States, and it produces attractive pale blue flowers in the spring that rise up from a dense shrubbery of green leaves. It looks attractive throughout the growing season, and the leaves turn color in the fall, so you can get even more use out of them.

6. Brunnera

The brunnera plant looks similar to forget-me-nots with the same kind of small blue flowers. It also has heart-shaped leaves that you can find in various colors, including cream, gray, green, and silver.

7. Clematis

The clematis is a popular flowering plant that you can find in many colors, including blue. It’s a climber, so many people grow them along with fencing or even near a home where they can climb the wall and decorate it with dozens of colorful flowers.

8. Cornflower

The cornflower was once a wildflower that was native to Europe, and it was easy to find in the many cornfields across the country, which is how it gets its name. Today, it’s easy to find the seed, even in the United States, as it’s a common garden flower due to its striking blue color.

9. Delphinium

The delphinium produces a strikingly blue flower as long as you give it plenty of sunlight. It’s usually one of the tallest plants in the garden and is popular in mixes that attract butterflies and songbirds. It’s also available in several other colors besides blue.

10. Desert Bluebell

The desert bluebell is an attractive plant that grows well in many climates, but especially in warm weather. It’s perfect for someone that doesn’t have a lot of time to spend in the garden because once you get them established, you won’t need to add water or fertilizer again. The desert bluebell will make do with whatever nutrients it can find.

11. Empire Blue Butterfly Bush

The empire butterfly bush is an easy-to-grow bush that produces deep blue flowers that look quite impressive. It gets its name from the crowds of butterflies that tend to hover around it throughout the summer, and you can even attract any nearby hummingbirds with this plant in your yard.

12. Forget-Me-Not

The forget-me-not flower is available in several colors, but you will usually see it producing a pink or blue flower. It usually grows to about two feet tall and requires very little maintenance. It’s a great plant for attracting butterflies because of its bright colors.

13. Gentiana

Gentiana plants are available in several colors, including blue, white, purple, red, and yellow. It can grow to 80 inches tall and produces flowers throughout the summer and fall. This flower provides an important ingredient that provides a bitter flavor to many drinks.

14. Geranium

The geranium is an extremely popular plant in the United States, and you can find it just as frequently indoors as out. These flowers are easy to grow and have a pleasant smell. They come in many colors, including blue.

15. Glory Of the Snow

The glory of the Snow is a small plant native to Western Turkey. It’s one of the first bloomers every year, and you can often see the flowers while there is still snow on the ground, which is how they get their name. It’s a low-maintenance plant that looks great in the garden and a vase.

16. Grape Hyacinth

The grape hyacinth is a small flower that closely resembles the much larger hyacinth. It has a purplish color that can make a great substitute for blue if you need something colorful and close to the ground. It spreads quickly, so it makes a great choice if you have a lot of ground to cover, and it grows well in sunlight and partial shade.

17. Harvest Bells

Harvest bells are native to North Carolina, and they prefer moist soil and plenty of sunlight. It usually grows to about 2 feet tall and has no stems. The flowers are bright blue to purple, and the leaves turn reddish yellow in fall.

18.  Himalayan Blue Poppy

The Himalayan blue poppy is a short-lived plant that has large silky flowers. Gardeners typically plant them in small groups to highlight certain yard areas, and they make a great accent to walkways. It enjoys well-drained soil and partial shade.

19. Hyacinth

The hyacinth is a tall thin flower that is popular for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s available in many colors, including blue, and because they are so striking, you can find them almost everywhere as they are a popular decoration in parks, walkways, and more.

20. Hydrangea

The hydrangea is a large bush-type plant that produces huge flowers, making it popular to keep near the home. You can find them in many colors, including blue, and the pH of the soil will affect the shade of the flower. It enjoys morning sun and prefers shade to protect it from the afternoon heat.

21. Iris

The iris is a tall plant that is quite popular in gardens. It’s fairly easy to grow and comes in many colors, including blue. The six-petal flowers will have three standing upright and three drooping down.

22. Lobelia

The lobelia is another blue to purple flower that many people enjoy keeping in the garden as well as the home.

23. Love-In-A-Mist

Love-in-a-mist is an old-fashioned flower that looks great along the roadway or fencing. It’s easy to grow and can get up to two feet tall. It usually has bright blue flowers, but you might also see pink, white, and lavender. It’s easy to grow, so it’s a great choice for new gardeners.

24. Lupine

The lupine is a controversial plant, according to the Acadia National Park. You can find it easily along the highways in Maine. Unfortunately, it is not native to Maine and can push other species out of their habitat. It’s available in many shades, from pink to dark purple, and it’s a great source of food for pollinating insects like the honey bee.

25. Morning Glory

Morning glory is a popular climbing plant that enjoys full sun and attracts many butterflies. It dies quickly at first frost but leaves plenty of seeds behind, so you will see it year after year with no effort. You can find it in several colors, including blue.

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26. Passion Flower

The passion flower is available in a wide variety of colors, and most are climbing plants that can cover a large area. The blue flowers are especially attractive and provide the viewer with an attractive pattern and various shades of color. It’s a great choice for areas where people tend to congregate.

27. Periwinkle

The periwinkle is an attractive flower that stays close to the ground, so it makes a great choice when you need to cover some open ground under trees or shrubs. The flowers can be blue, purple, or white, depending on the variety. It prefers plenty of shade but will still grow well in bright light.

28. Poor Man’s Weather-Glass

The poor man’s weather-glass is a square stemmed plant that usually grows to about 6 inches tall. It often has red flowers, but it can also have blue or white ones helping to make it a colorful addition to any garden.

29. Salvia

The salvia is another flower that you can find in many colors but many people choose the blue option. It’s easy to grow, has strong color, and can withstand high temperatures, so it’s a great choice for sunny areas of the yard that might be too harsh for other plants.

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30. Sweet Pea

The sweet pea is a colorful and fragrant plant that can grow up to 8 feet tall. It blooms from summer to fall, and you can find it in several colors, including blue, red, white, and purple. It prefers well-drained soil with plenty of light, and it has tendrils that it uses to attach to fencing or other surfaces to hold itself upright.

31.  Veronica

The veronica plant is available in different heights, so you can get the type of ground covering you need for your landscape. It likes full sun and well-drained soil, so there is not a lot of maintenance involved with growing them, and they have a strong color that will accent any garden.

Summary

As you can see, there are quite a few plants that you can choose from to get the blue color you seek. If you need something tall, we highly recommend the hyacinth or the blue star because they have tall flowers that stand above the others. The blue mist shrub and the passionflower are great choices for areas where people are congregating, and the geranium and hydrangea are perfect indoor plants.

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