Flowers grow in different parts of the world. In most countries, flowers are grown in greenhouses under cool temperatures. This is done majorly for commercial purposes. Nonetheless, there are florists who plant flowers in their gardens for beauty or as a hobby. There are many kinds of flowers to choose from. Yet, it is vital to note that each kind of flower carries its meaning. Therefore, this means that there are flowers for each occasion. Blue flowers are however a rare spectacle. This is largely due to the effect of sunlight on the blue pigment of the flower.

There are a many types of blue flowers as highlighted below:

Agapanthus africanus

Commonly referred to as Lily of the Nile, African Lily or the African Blue Lily. Matured out of fleshy rhizomes, African Lily is kept in cool areas during the winter season.

Borago officinalis

Commonly known as Borage, has medicinal value and so is widely used as a herb. Borage posses’ meek cucumbers taste.

Nigella damascene

A self-sowing bloom commonly found in gardens. It is also known as love in a mist or ragged lady.

Salvia Guaranitica

Comprised of black sepals and blue flowers, Salvia Guaranitica is mostly referred as Black and Blue. This flower is known widely for attracting hummingbirds.

Scilla sibirica

Known for growing in moist conditions and can as well thrive in a dry environment where they display dormancy. This flower can also be referred to as Siberian squill.

Meconopsis betonicifolia

This is a widely common garden flower with a section branding it the gardening king. However, it is essential to grow it under moist conditions. It is commonly referred to as the Himalayan Blue.

Centaurea cyanus

Bachelor’s Button or Cornflowers as they are commonly referred are self-sowing annual flowers with spiky disks, which are similar to thistle.

Caryopteris x clandonensis

It is a nectar rich flower and so is a site for buzzing bees. It is also known as the Blue Beard or the Blue Mist Shrub because of its woody stems.

Baptisia australis

It was used in the manufacture of blue dye in Native America. It is commonly referred to as the Blue False Indigo or Blue wild Indigo.

Pulmonaria officinalis

Pulmonaris thrives under shade and provide a spectacular view in woodland. They exist in a variety that can be differentiated by their leaves. It is commonly referred to as the Lungwort.

Brunnera macrophylla

It thrives in moist environment and generally disease free making it a choice for many florists. It is commonly referred to as the Great Forget Me Not.

Nepeta

Also known as, catmint or catnip are an attraction to cats. They are a rare variety as unlike most flowers they thrive in drought hardy gardens.

Polemomium caeruleum

Its leaves appear like somewhat a ladder and so are commonly known as the Jacob’s ladder. There is a variety of Polemomiums, which are distinct by color. Being relatively pest free makes the Jacob’s ladder a preference by many.

Blue flowers come in a variety of species suited to different climatic conditions. As such, it is very easy to make the most appropriate choice when you go to purchase them.