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4. Common Hepatica<\/h2>\n

The common hepatica (Hepatica americana<\/em>) is known by various names, including blue anemone, liverleaf, and mayflower. This species is native to the southeastern US.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a charming wildflower that grows close to the ground in woodsy settings, where there is partial shade and rich, well-drained soil<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

As an herbaceous plant, the stems, leaves, and flowers die at the end of the growing season while roots lie dormant beneath the soil throughout the winter.<\/p>\n

This species grows up to six inches tall and blooms in early spring. Depending on the variety the flowers may be blue, pink, or white and are sometimes fragrant.<\/p>\n

Hardy in Zones 3 to 8, common hepatica enjoys a part shade location and organically-rich, well draining soil.<\/p>\n

5. Colorado Blue Columbine<\/h2>\n

Colorado blue columbine (Aquilegia caerulea<\/em>) is native to the Colorado Rocky Mountain region that thrives in moist, well-drained soil.<\/p>\n

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This hardy herbaceous perennial does best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. It is the Colorado state flower, and a protected species.<\/p>\n

Colorado blue columbine may succumb to the heat of areas with hot summers after just a few years, usually because the soil isn\u2019t moist enough.<\/p>\n

However, it self-propagates by scattering seeds that grow into new plants, much like an annual.<\/p>\n

Plants grow two to three feet tall and bloom in late spring. The blooms consist of central white petals flanked with blue sepals, providing a delightful, star-like display. Hardy in Zones 3 to 8.<\/p>\n

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You can find seeds in packets of 60 available at Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6. False Indigo<\/h2>\n

False indigo (Baptisia australis<\/em>) is a large, clumping perennial, native to the eastern US, that looks great at the back of a border.<\/p>\n

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It has small violet-blue blossoms in clusters called racemes, which are elongated like that of the larkspur<\/a><\/strong> or delphinium<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is a majestic wildflower growing two to four feet tall with deep roots that shares space companionably with neighboring plants.<\/p>\n

Grow in full sun to part shade in average, well-draining soil. Hardy in Zones 3 to 10.<\/p>\n

Give it time to establish, and you\u2019ll have a stunning landscape scheme. Divide roots during dormant periods to thin plants.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> All parts of this plant are toxic.<\/p>\n

You can find false indigo plants available in #1 containers at Nature Hills Nursery<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our guide to growing false indigo<\/a><\/strong> has more information.<\/p>\n

7. Great Blue Lobelia<\/h2>\n

Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica<\/em>) is an herbaceous perennial native to eastern and central US.<\/p>\n

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It blooms from mid to late summer in Zones 4 to 9 with spikes of vivid blue, tubular blooms.<\/p>\n

Plants reach two to four feet tall and thrive in organically-rich, fertile soil that is consistently moist.<\/p>\n

A full sun location is ideal but this species will tolerate part shade, especially in hot climates.<\/p>\n

8. Lewis Flax<\/h2>\n

Lewis or blue flax (Linum lewisii<\/em>) is a short-lived perennial native to much of western North America, from Alaska and western Canada down through the western United States into northern Mexico.<\/p>\n

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Its delicate, sky-blue flowers open in the morning and often drop by afternoon, with new blooms appearing daily from late spring into midsummer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n