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    Linum africanum

    Also Known As

    • Wild Flax

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-15"

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Linum africanum plant details

    Linum africanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Linum africanum

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: linaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Linum africanum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Linum africanum plant

    How to Grow Linum africanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Linum lewisii

    aka Linum perenne ssp. lewisii, Blue Flax, Perrenial Blue Flax

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Linum perenne

    aka Perennial Blue Flax

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
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    Linum grandiflorum 'Rubrum'

    aka Linum grandiflorum var. rubrum, Ruby Flax, Scarlet Flax

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 1"-5"

    • sun
    • occasional
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    Linum tauricum

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9a

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Linum tauricum by Arrowhead Alpines
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    Linum rigidum

    aka Large-Flower Yellow Flax

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-18"

    Width: 8"-15"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Linum rigidum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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