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15 Best Bushes With Blue Flowers
20.05.2024 - 08:29 / balconygardenweb.com / Raul Cornelius
Blue flowers are like little bursts of sky in your garden, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than with a beautiful blooming bush! We’ve got a whole list of them!
Some flowers on this list may have a tinge of purple or lavender in their color and may not appear deep blue.
Botanical Name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens
Creeping Blue Blossom is a flowering shrub that loves sunshine but can handle some shade, too, especially in hot areas. It’s pretty low-maintenance, tolerates different kinds of soil, and doesn’t need constant watering once established.
Botanical Name: Chastetree- Vitex agnus-castus
Have you heard of the Blue Diddley? It’s a cool shrub with beautiful lavender-blue flowers that bloom in summer. This little guy is a trooper, surviving on not-so-frequent watering. Deer tend to leave it alone, too!
Botanical Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Spire’
Ever seen a plant with airy purple flowers that look like they’re dancing in the breeze with a gray-green foliage? That’s Russian Sage! It comes in different heights, so you can find a perfect fit for your garden, whether you have a small border or a bigger space to fill.
Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis
Sage isn’t just for wisdom! This fragrant herb is a superstar in the kitchen, adding a peppery kick to stuffing, and all sorts of yummy dishes. Beyond its culinary fame, it shines with silvery-green leaves and blooms that come in blue, purple, pink, or white.
Botanical Name: Hibiscus
This flowering shrub has big, beautiful blooms that can be lavender, purple, or even deep indigo, all with a shimmery sheen. They’re not exactly electric blue, but they’re definitely gorgeous and bloom pretty much all year round!
Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
Trailing Lobelia is a
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