Also, blue-violet flowers have nano particles on their petals, scattering UV light, creating a halo effect, and is very attractive to bees. The stronger the blue, the more attractive the flower.

Pick of the Week: Blue Thimble flower. By Erle Nickel, Freelance Writer March 29, 2009. ... Ranking near the top of this list is the charming Blue Thimble flower, Gilia capitata.

Also, blue-violet flowers have nano particles on their petals, scattering UV light, creating a halo effect, and is very attractive to bees. The stronger the blue, the more attractive the flower.

Pick of the Week. Shade-loving flowers give garden a touch of blue. By Erle Nickel, Freelance Writer April 29, 2011. Omphalodes cappadocica. ... bright blue flowers starting in late spring. ...

More about Pollinator Week: this an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership.It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and ...

This week, I would like to share with you some of my favorite summer flowering shrubs with blue flowers. Vitex , also known as Chaste Tree, is a shrub that typically grows in the south.

Plant of the week: Blue false indigo. by JULIE MCINTYRE summerlandgardens.com; Jul 19, 2014 ... This plant offers beautiful leaves and flowers, low maintenance and rabbit and deer resistance.

Ladies, imagine yourself - in December - in a fragrant garden, surrounded by stunning flowers and beautiful shrubbery. It's the perfect place to prayerfully reflect on the Blessed Mother and begin ...