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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

Also called:

COMGA

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