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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.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
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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
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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
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