LINUM perenne (Blue Flax)

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Linum Perenne commonly known as ‘blue flax’, ‘lint’, ‘perennial flax’. A flowering plant in the family Linaceae, native to Europe, primarily in the Alps and locally in England. It is a slender herbaceous perennial plant growing tall, with spirally arranged narrow lanceolate leaves. Strikingly beautiful in bloom, Linum Perenne is...
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Linum Perenne commonly known as ‘blue flax’, ‘lint’, ‘perennial flax’. A flowering plant in the family Linaceae, native to Europe, primarily in the Alps and locally in England. It is a slender herbaceous perennial plant growing tall, with spirally arranged narrow lanceolate leaves. Strikingly beautiful in bloom, Linum Perenne is a semi-evergreen perennial forming tufts of narrow blue-green leaves and profuse sky-blue saucer-shaped flowers. Blooming in late spring to midsummer, the blossoms usually keep blooming for up to 8 weeks.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 17,500 331
1/4LB 70,000 1,325
1/2LB 140,000 2,650
1LB 280,000 5,300
5LB 1,400,000 26,500

Scientific Name: Linum Perenne

Common Name: Blue Flax 

Plant Type: Perennial 

Family: Linaceae

Native Range: Native to Europe, primarily in the Alps, and locally in England. 

Height: 12-24 "

Spread: 12-24 "

Zone: USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Exposure: Full Sun 

Blooming Season: May to June 

Habitats: Calcareous grassland, Prairies to alpine ridges 

Attracts: Small Bees, Butterflies, Flower flies 

Characteristics: Showy

Flower Color: Blue

Moisture: Well-drained

Water Requirement: 6 to 8 inches of water over the growing season 

Tolerate: Drought, Dry soil, Shallow, Rocky

Soil Type: Usually well-drained soil 

Soil pH: Mildly acidic 6.1 to 6.5 

Maintenance: Medium

Uses: Oil of seeds is used in medicines to soothe tonsillitis, sore throats, coughs, colds, constipation, gravel and stones

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