Linum lewisii

Also Known As

Linum perenne ssp. lewisii
Blue Flax
Perrenial Blue Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Linum lewisii plant details

Linum lewisii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Linum lewisii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: linaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Linum lewisii

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely azure flowers, reflecting mtn-blue skies, sway with every breeze on the slender 1-2' stems of this drought-tolerant native. Wild flaxes have been grown for oil and thread (linon in Greek) since 3100 B.C.! S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Genuinely sky blue flowers are rare, but the color on this CA native flax is the real thing. Native to grassland & open woodlands, Blue Flax adapts well to gardens. It looks good in dry landscapes with grasses but also in open perennial gardens, rock gardens & pots. The plant has slender leaves up to 18” but the arching & cascading flower stems can reach up to 3’. The effect is airy with 1” blue flowers seemingly suspended in space & it lifts my heart to see them during Spring & Summer season. Plant in full sun (the flowers will not open in shade) & in lean garden soil. A short-lived perennial it self-sows pleasingly in dry landscapes. May self-sow rather too happily in well-watered areas, but the seedheads are easy to cut off if you find you need to control the reseeding.