LINUM lewisii (Lewis Flax)
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