| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Plant Family: | Linaceae (Flax) |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous perennial |
| Garden: | Metal Arch |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 |
| Size (height x width): | 1'-2' x .75'-1' |
| Bloom Time: | May, June |
| Bloom Color: | Blue |
| Light Needs: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Xeric (less water once established): | Yes |
| More information for Blue flax | |
Description:
Linum perenne features sky blue flowers with 5 petals that open early for one day on top of tall, dark green skinny stems. It does spread. This plant just showed up one day, lucky us.
Landscape Use:
Xeriscape garden, Wildflower garden, Mass planting, Rock gardens, Informal gardens
Prefers well drained soils and is drought tolerant. Extend bloom period by cutting some stems back by half, midway through the bloom period.
