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Linum tenuifolium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Linum tenuifolium plant details

Linum tenuifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Linum tenuifolium

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Linum tenuifolium

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a Jurasek collection a tufted plant with pale pink to nearly white flowers, there is an excellent picture in the AGS Encyclopedia.

Gardening facts about Linum tenuifolium plant

How to Grow Linum tenuifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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