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Linum perenne ssp. lewisii

Blue Flax, Prairie Flower

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

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.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Park, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.