Meanings and symbolisms for colors have been here for as long as we could remember.
If you are interested in these, better read on.
Blue flowers also appear in the works of English poet Robert Frost and in a lot of Victorian writing.
More than that, blue flowers also connote a continuous search for the infinite and the metaphysical.
Blue flowers are also the emblem of ambitious and goal-driven people who will do anything to accomplish them.
Across cultures, blue flowers are also the color of better days and undying support.
It could range from positive meanings to negative ones.
This is important to note because in our modern context, giving flowers as gifts convey messages.
50+ Types of blue flowers
There are hundreds of blue flowers out there.
Some of them are more familiar than most, some we will only encounter in this list today.
Whichever the case, blue colored flowers are always refreshing to look at because they are rare.
With that point, here are some types of blue flowers you should know about.
#1.
Agapanthus
It is also known as the African lily or the Lily of the Nile.
This spring flower is a favorite because of its deepindigoto powder blue petals.
It has funnel shaped flowers and slender stems.
In terms of meanings and symbolisms, this flower stands for love, beauty, purity and fertility.
#2.
It is a symbol of anticipation, settling in and protection from evil and bad omens.
In the Victorian era, this flower stands for fragility.
For early Greeks and Christians,anemones are symbols of a dead/forsaken love.
#3.
Aster
From the Greek wordastromeaning star, this star-shaped flower has more than 50 varieties.
In flower symbolism, the aster stands for peace, patience, elegance, instinct and afterthought.
#4.
It got its name from its balloon shaped buds that will fully blossom into large petals when it opens.
It represents gratitude and eternal love.
#5.
Bellflower (Campanula)
As the name implies, this flower is bell-shaped and is famous in flower arrangements.
It blooms from summer to spring.
It particularly represents reverence, grace and humility.
In literature, the bellflower is said to be the favorite niche of fairies and sprites.
#6.
It is called Felicia and it is native to South Africa.
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#7.
Blue false indigo (Baptisia australis)
It is also known as the Baptisia plant.
It is a striking garden plant with low maintenance requirements.
#8.
Aside from this, it is also known to represent serenity and depth.
#9.
It is loved by birds and is extremely drought tolerant.
It represents striving for achievement.
#10.
Blue orchid
It is one of the rarest orchids out there, hence, drawn to many symbolisms.
For the Aztecs and the ancient Greeks, the blue orchid is a symbol of strength and vigor.
For the Chinese, it is a medicinal flower that treats cold, flu and infections.
In the modern context, it signifies fertility, luxury, beauty and perfection.
Read also:31+ Types of orchids
#11.
In flower symbolisms, the blue star represents endurance and grace.
#12.
A slow growing flower, it means faithful love, memories and nostalgia.
#13.
Chicory
Only blooming under the sun is not the only striking thing about this blue-lavender flower.
Symbolically, it represents perseverance and martyrdom.
#14.
Other than this, it also signifies courage, intellect and undying loyalty.
#15.
Symbolically, it stands for love as its name is derived from the Latin wordColumbawhich literally means love.
Thus, this flower represents love and affection but also courage to face new challenges.
#16.
It goes with many hues but the blue cornflower is a rare one.
It has a strong political and military symbolism specifically in France, Germany, Estonia and Prussia.
Today, it signifies abundance, wealth, prosperity but also pride.
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False indigo (Baptisia)
It is also called the Baptisia plant.
It is similar with the blue false indigo.
#19.
Flax (Linum lewisii)
This blue flower is native to California blooming with five indigo-blue flowers.
It is the national flower of Belarus and archivally present in the medical papyri of the ancient Egyptians.
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#21.
Gentiana
It basically blooms everywhere and is known for its bright, trumpet-shaped petals blooming on short stalks.
Today, the Gentiana stands for beauty, charm and passion.
#22.
Globe thistle (Echinops ritro)
This perennial comes in white, purple and blue colors.
It blooms the entire summer (8 weeks) and it is a favorite garden border.
It represents bravery, endurance and fortitude.
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In flower symbolism, the grape hyacinth does not only stand for serenity and sincerity but also rashness.
#25.
It is an annual, fast growing vine that thrives in full sun and is generally disease resistant.
#26.
It is monocarpic which means that after blooming once, they will die.
While they share the poppys hairy leaves, the Himalayan blue poppy is considered a false poppy.
Like other poppies, it is also a symbol in remembering the first world war.
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For the Victorians, women who pick these flowers will be unfortunate to find suitors.
For the Japanese, blue hydrangeas stand for forgiveness and sincere intentions.
#29.
Impatiens flower (Touch me not)
This is also called touch me not.
They are famous annual blooms because of their tolerance to shade.
And as the name implies, it stands literally for impatience.
#30.
Ancient Egyptians used blue iris to strengthen their connection to divinity and to Ra.
In medieval France, the Bourbon Kings used the blue iris as an emblem of power and royalty.
#31.
Larkspur
It is considered as a perennial Delphinium and is another favorite for potpourris.
Its bright yet delicately small flowers blooming on tall stalks are considered as July flowers.
Other than that, it signifies achieving success, celebration, new beginnings, protection and seizing life.
#32.
Lily of the nile
It is also called the African lily.
It is similar to agapanthus.
#33.
Lobelia
It is also called the waterfall azure mist that is perfect in achieving cascading wedding bouquets.
#34.
Love in a mist (Nigella damascena)
This delicate looking flower is hardier than you would expect.
It also stands for deep fascination towards someone.
Interestingly, it is also considered as a Venus herb, associated with femininity.
#35.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
Such is the name of this flower because of its lung-shaped leaves.
It is also a beautiful garden flower specifically as underplants for trees.
It is also called Bethlehem sage, and soldiers and sailors.
It represents love and admiration.
#36.
It is a bold addition to flower arrangements as it provides a whimsical effect on the entire ensemble.
In flower symbolism, lupine stands for imagination but also of inspiration, happiness and bouncing back from trauma.
#37.
As such, it signifies warning or the presence of an impending danger.
It also stands for foes pretending to be friends.
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#39.
It has small leaves and longs, skinny stems and can thrive in both full sun and shade.
It is considered as both an ornamental and ground cover.
#40.
It is one of the most catchy and beautiful flowers to grow in fences and trellises.
It has a wide range of medicinal properties which treats anxiety, insomnia, nausea and acts as sedative.
It is also significant in Judeo-Christian tradition as it is said to signify the passion of Christ.
#41.
Perennial geranium
This perennial never runs out of blooms.
They are adaptive, thriving in full sun and partial shade.
It is essentially disease and deer resistant making it a popular ground cover and erosion controller.
It stands for happiness and positivity.
#42.
In flower symbolism, the periwinkle signifies hope and promise of a blossoming relationship or goals.
It also stands for support and nostalgia.
Above all, it is associated with the Virgin Mary and is associated with meanings of eternity.
#43.
It is a beautiful ornamental plant good for garden borders.
One interesting fact about this blue flower is its psychoactive components.
It is said that when chewed or turned as tea, it would cause hallucinations.
The name salvia is taken from the Latin wordsalverewhich means to be healthy or to feel well.
#44.
Scabiosa (Pincushions)
It is also called pincushion.
This butterfly magnet flower is low maintenance and blooms beautiful lavender, blue flowers year-round.
It signifies peace and love.
#45.
Sea holly (Eryngium)
This flower is usually mistaken for globe thistles.
The key difference is its silver-blue bract and stems.
When hit with light, they look metallic.
Sea hollies are commonly used in gravel soils and in houses near the sea.
Although spiky, this flower is a favorite addition to potpourris.
#46.
It is considered as an early spring bloomer with its deep blue, bell-shaped flowers.
#47.
Starflower (Lysimachia borealis)
It is a perennial wildflower that is endemic in woodlands and wetlands.
As the name suggests, it has star-shaped flowers that are very unique because it does so without stalks.
It is also known as borage herb significant medically in treating coughs, colds and flu.
It is also used in purifying blood and specifically aids in a hormonal condition called adrenal insufficiency.
It signifies polishing and perfection.
#48.
Sweet pea
This one is an annual flower popular for being perfect border flowers for woodland gardens.
They have been around for 300 years and are native to Sicily.
They are hardy flowers albeit their weak-looking stems and have sweet, strong smells.
In flower symbolism, the sweet pea represents delicate pleasure and beautiful/blissful goodbye.
#49.
Veronica (Speedwells)
It is also known as speedwell and works as ground cover and ornamental.
Ground cover veronicas bloom in spring with tiny indigo-blue petals.
Ornamentals bloom in the summer and they do so in clustered spikes.
The ornamental veronica is good for garden borders because of its dark, velvet indigo-blue color.
It represents honesty and fidelity.
#50.
In flower symbolisms, it stands for humility, modesty and spiritual wisdom in the flower symbology.
