Blue flowers can be particularly prized in summer, where their cool nature contrasts with summer heat (if we are lucky).

Tall flowers are the statement pieces of a garden ... above whatever composition you put it in," Dwyer says. Delicate blue-green foliage adds to the ethereal aura of this early summer bloomer ...

The flower stalks, 18 inches to 5 feet tall, emerge from lush clumps of straplike foliage and are topped in bloom clusters in several shades of blue. White varieties also are available.

Growing to only 3-4' tall and wide, Blue Puffball is a perfect ball-shaped plant with deep blue, fragrant flowers from June through September. Vitex Summertime Blues is another variety which will ...

Summer is not far off, with plenty of warm weather ahead. Plan now so you know what flowers to grow, ones you can cut and bring indoors to enjoy.