Blue Spiky Flower Perennial. Platycodon fuji blue with irresistible balloon like buds that open to bright blue five lobed flowers balloon flower is a late emerging perennial that blooms in late summer. Spiky blue flower racemes 4 to 10 inches tall which bloom in late spring or early summer are the hallmark of this perennial which can grow as high as two feet.
The amount of blue ness in a blue flowered plant varies from genus to genus from a saturated royal blue to sky blue to a more purple tinted lavender blue. Try this selection of tough plants for years of easy enjoyment many of these award winning plants are old favourites one reason is that they re so difficult to kill. No matter which blue you want.
The color blue is rare in nature and thus blue flowering plants are very popular.
The forget me not myosotis scorpioides is a common standby for blue color but many unique blue flowers exist that add character and impact to a perennial border. Silvery green stems may exceed 2 feet in height bearing balloon like buds that open into starry blossoms in july and august. It is very often used by florists in dry floral decorations so you can cut it when the flower is dry and keep it at home for enjoying its beauty until the next blooming season. The color blue is rare in nature and thus blue flowering plants are very popular.
