LINUM grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax)
Linum Grandiflorum is a species of flax known by several common names, including scarlet flax, flowering flax, red flax. This beauty adds dramatic flair to the mid-season garden with deep scarlet blooms edged in black. Scarlet Flax offers up its gorgeous blooms for an extended period, blooming from summer into fall. This beauty originally comes from Northern Africa and Southern Europe. Members of this plant family was once used to weave linen because of valuable fibers in their stems.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 7,500 | 138 |
| 1/4LB | 30,000 | 550 |
| 1/2LB | 60,000 | 1,100 |
| 1LB | 120,000 | 2,200 |
| 5LB | 600,000 | 11,000 |
Scientific Name: Linum Grandiflorum Rubrum
Common Name: Scarlet Flax, Red Flax
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Linaceae Family
Native Range: Native to Algeria, but is known elsewhere in North Africa, Southern Europe
Height: 12-36 inches
Spread: 20-24 inches
Zone: 1-10
Exposure: Full Sun, Half Sun/Half Shade
Blooming Season: Summer
Attracts: Butterflies and Bees
Flower Shape: Satiny saucer shaped flower, tall thin stems with narrow leaves
Flower Color: Red
Moisture: Moderate, Moist
Water Requirement: Water regularly, Do not Over-water
Soil Type: Well-drained/Light/Sandy/Chalky
Soil pH: Alkaline, pH (6.5-7.5)
Advantage: Easy to grow
Uses: Good for cut, Good for containers, Beds and Borders