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Linum perenne

Also Known As

Perennial Blue Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Linum perenne plant details

Linum perenne is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Linum perenne

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: linaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Linum perenne

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deceptively tough, this delicate looking perennial thrives in any well drained soil and exposed position. Tolerant of considerable dryness over Summer, during which the willowy mounds of soft, feathery, grey-green leaves, are studded with lightly veined, luminous, pale blue-mauve, five petalled flowers. Best planted in large drifts, probably a good road verge plant. Found in dry sites throughout much of Europe. Hopefully self seeds on bare soil.

By: Zephs

A vigorous, blue-flowered species with slender, upright stems to 2' and grass-like foliage. The branching clusters of funnel-shaped, clear blue flowers in open in succession throughout summer and close in shade or as the afternoon light fades. Western North America.