das 280,000 plants with flowers on Earth, only 10% of them are blue. Note the rare shade of the flowers below. Ideal for illuminating your landscape or balancing compositions with warm tones. From teal and turquoise to navy flowers, our picks will help you grow a beautiful garden to sing the blues!
1/20 Staphysagria: These popular wildflowers are tall, so be sure to give them something to lean on. (Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images)
2/20 Lady-among-greens: This whimsical plant blooms in spring and can grow in a variety of soil types, but it prefers rich, fertile soil. (Imagejournal Photography/Getty Images)
3/20 Aster: These star-like flowers are also known as «frost flowers» because florists often use them in fall and winter arrangements. (Kosti Jarusripan/Getty Images)
4/20 Himalayan Blue Poppy: When most people think of poppies, they think of white, yellow, or red flowers. This is mainly because this stunning blue variety is very difficult to grow; the only regions where there is a chance of development are parts of New England, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. (Steven Nadin/Eyeem/Getty Images)
5/20 Lily of the Nile: Lily of the Nile is also known as Agapanthus, which comes from the Greek words «agape» meaning love and «anthos» meaning flower. (Eve Livesey/Getty Images)
6/20 Hydrangea: One of the few true blue flowers, hydrangeas can change color based on the pH level of the soil. To keep your petals blue, aim for a pH of around 5.2 to 5.5. Tip: It’s easier to control pH levels in a pot, so consider planting your hydrangeas in containers if you’re after a specific color. (Masahiro Makino/Getty Images)
7/20 beautiful aquilegia: This easy-to-grow perennial flower comes in a variety of colors and is a favorite with hummingbirds. (James Gritz/Getty Images)
8/20 Thistle Globe: This pompom shaped flower is fantastic for attracting bees and butterflies. Also, it dries well, so cut some flowers to enjoy them long after the growing season. (Kristian Brouer Seedorff/Getty Images)
9/20 Campanula: These bell-shaped flowers grow in white and blue-purple varieties, but white is less common. They like well-draining soil and lots of sun. (GN Van Der Zee/Getty Images)
10/20 Do not forget me: These charming five-petaled wildflowers require minimal care and grow best in moist, shady areas. (Martin Georgiev/Getty Images)
11/20 Linen: Native to California, this delicate flower is fairly easy to grow, but each bloom only lasts a day, so best to plant lots of them for consistent blooms. (Constantgardener/Getty Images)
12/20 Gentian: Gentians make a great ground cover but can be difficult to grow. For the best chance of success, buy and plant them when they are about to flower. (Hans Lang/Getty Images)
13/20 brush: Also known as the buttercup, it is an annual flower composed of 10 trumpet-like petals. (Johny Hamster/Getty Images)
14/20 Hyacinth: These spring-blooming bulbs spread quickly, so plant them in an area where you don’t mind them taking over. (Lisa Stokes/Getty Images)
15/20 Lobelia: This easy-to-grow plant likes cool weather and looks great planted in hanging baskets. (Boris SV/Getty Images)
16/20 Aconite: Although beautiful, all parts of this flower are poisonous if ingested or if its sap comes into contact with mucous membranes. Always be careful to wear gloves and wash your hands after handling them. (Gina Pricope/Getty Images)
17/20 Blue Daisy: This cheerful plant is fast growing, wind resistant and needs only water and moderate care. Want more? Bees and butterflies adore her! (Dimitrios Pikros/Eyeem/Getty Images)
18/20 Anemone: These blue buds bloom just three months after planting and can produce up to 20 flowers per bulb. (Susanne Hegbart/Foap/Getty Images)
19/20 Longing: Sometimes called a pincushion, this summer-blooming plant is quite drought tolerant and grows best in well-draining soil. (Imagejournal Photography/Getty Images)
20/20 Toucan Tongue: Looking for a plant that thrives with little care? He thought! This purple-blue flower thrives in poor, dry soil, so go easy on the water and fertilizer. (Lijuan Guo Photography/Getty Images)
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