Linum perenne ssp. lewisii
Blue Flax, Prairie Flower
Description
The Blue Flax has adapted well in most regions. Its long stems are bluish-gray, and the narrow leaves help make this the perfect background for lovely, 5-petalled pale blue flowers. This is an Oregon native. It blooms in the spring. The plants are 1-2' and prefer a light, well-drained or sandy type of soil in full or part sun.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.