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Linum perenne subsp. lewisii

Blue Flax, Prairie Flower

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

The Blue Flax has adapted well in most regions. Its long stems are bluish-gray, and the narrow leaves help make this the perfect background for lovely, 5-petalled pale blue flowers. The blooms open in the morning and have dropped by evening. It blooms in the spring. The plants are 1-2' and prefer a light, well-drained or sandy type of soil in full or part sun. Native to California.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.