LINUM lewisii (Lewis Flax)

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Linum Lewisii commonly known as ‘Lewis Flax’. A perennial plant in the family of Linaceae, native to western North America to Alaska. Also known as ‘Prairie flax’. Lewis's flax is a native, semievergreen, perennial forb. It has several glabrous, erect stems. Linum Lewisii is a comparable US native plant. The...
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Linum Lewisii commonly known as ‘Lewis Flax’. A perennial plant in the family of Linaceae, native to western North America to Alaska. Also known as ‘Prairie flax’. Lewis's flax is a native, semievergreen, perennial forb. It has several glabrous, erect stems. Linum Lewisii is a comparable US native plant. The oil in the seed has soothing and lubricating properties, and is used in medicines to soothe tonsillitis, sore throats, coughs, colds, constipation, gravel and stones. When mixed with an equal quantity of lime water it is used to treat burns and scalds.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 7,188 100
1OZ 14,375 200
1/4LB 57,500 800
1/2LB 115,000 1,600
1LB 230,000 3,200
5LB 1,150,000 16,000

Scientific Name: Linum Lewisii 

Common Name: Lewis Flax 

Plant Type: Perennial 

Family: Linaceae

Native Range: Western North America from Alaska south to Baja California, Pacific Coast East to Mississippi River

Height: 24-30 inches

Spread: 18-24 inches

Zone: USDA Hardiness Zone 6

Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Sun 

Blooming Season: Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid) 

Attracts: Attract Pollinators, Birds, Butterflies

Characteristics: Showy

Flower Color: Blue, White, Lavender

Moisture: Well-drained

Water Requirement: Low

Resistant: Deer and drought resistant 

Soil Type:  Chalk, Loam, Sand, Rocky soil 

Soil pH: Circumneutral (6.8-7.2 pH)

Maintenance: Low maintenance

Uses: Beds and borders, Good for container, Good Cut, Ornamental Use 

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