Blue Flax (Lewis Flax)

Linum perenne v. lewisii

Available as a part of our pollinator garden kit. Some individual plants will be available starting in late May or early June.

Blue Flax is a vigorous wildflower that produces clusters of striking blue or light blue flowers on wispy green stalks. An early season bloomer that continues to produce flowers till mid-summer. Cheerful and airy. Can spread by reseeding. Transplant carefully without disturbing the sensitive taproot.

Plant Details

Native Range: Native to CO and the entire western and central U.S.
Height: 18-30″
Spacing: 12-24″
Water Needs: Moderate-Low
Soil: Sandy
Sunlight: Full sun, Part shade
Bloom Time: March-September
USDA Zone: 3-9
Life Cycle: Perennial

Shipping

Pick up, shipping, and delivery options available. We can ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. except Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming due to state regulations regarding agricultural imports.

Image Credit:
Linum lewisii GNP 04.jpg | Cephas | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0