Blue flowers can be particularly prized in summer, where their cool nature contrasts with summer heat (if we are lucky). People’s appreciation of blue differs, with some being purists and others ...

Everyone has shade, and blue is one of the most enduringly popular flower or foliage colors. It's natural to think of sun-loving plants such as delphiniums, baby blue eyes, anchusa and lithodora ...

Roses are red, violets are blue. Except they’re not. They’re, er, violet. True blue flowers are exceedingly rare, and not for lack of effort. Plant breeders have repeatedly tried to nudge ...

However, its uses do not stop there; the leaves also produce a blue dye, its flowers a yellow dye (I know it sounds backwards), its thick, long taproots come fall can be dug and forced in darkness ...

And “people actively seek out plants with blue flowers to fill their gardens”. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a ...

A bit of imperfection could be perfect for flowers creating a “blue halo” effect that bees can see. At least a dozen families of flowering plants, from hibiscuses to daisy relatives ...