Linum perenne 'Lewisii'
Perennial Flax
Plant Family:
Linaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
May
to:
Jun
Five petaled, sky blue flowers that only open for one day.
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Green
Deciduous
Short, narrow, linear leaves to 1" long
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Native to Europe that has naturalized throughout North America
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
12-24"
Spread:
9-18"
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Variety of habitats including forests, deserts, grasslands, riparian, and disturbed sites.
Soil:
Average, medium, well drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Easily grown from seeds and self seeds in optimum growing conditions
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Cut some stems by half mid-way through bloom period to extend flowering
Fall:
Common Problems
Diseases:
No serious diseases
Insects:
No serious insect pests
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