Linum lewisii (Blue Flax)
$ 3.98
Blue Flax is a lovely short-lived perennial that reseeds readily. Its flowers sport a sky blue color, and en masse it creates a quite a spectacular visual feast. It has a very light, airy appearance to it.
Blue Flax belongs in meadow or prairie gardens, as well as any naturalized setting. It should be planted in full sun and prefers well-draining soils. It prefers sandy soils, and in North Texas does best west of IH-35.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Medium |
Sun exposure | Sun, part sun |
Bloom color | Blue |
Bloom time | Spring through summer |
Mature height | 1-2 ft |
Mature width | 2-3 ft |
Attracts | Bees, birds |
Notes | Needs well-draining soil. Does best west of IH-35. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |