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Photo:
Kathy Ketchum
Taxon ID#
54
Sky blue flowers
Scientific Name:
Linum perenne 'Lewisii'
Common Name 1
› Perennial Flax
Family:
Linaceae
Origins:
Native to Europe that has naturalized throughout North America
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
M
Soil Preference:
Average, medium, well drained
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Short, narrow, linear leaves to 1" long
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Blue
Flower Description:
Five petaled, sky blue flowers that only open for one day.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
12-24"
Mature spread:
9-18"
Growth rate:
Fast
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Variety of habitats including forests, deserts, grasslands, riparian, and disturbed sites.
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
May
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Jun
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
Reseeded nicely in 2021
Seasonal Care
Maintenance
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Cut some stems by half mid-way through bloom period to extend flowering
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
No serious insect pests
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
No serious diseases
Environmental Problems:
Tends to root shallowly in heavy clay soils resulting in poor winter survival
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
Tolerates heat, humidity and drought
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Landscape Application
Resource Links
Plant Maintenance Information
Sponsors
Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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