May 23, 2023 · Bring a touch of serene beauty and vibrant blue hues to your garden with the enchanting blue flax (Linum lewisii). This native North American wildflower is a delightful addition to any landscape, with its slender stems, delicate …

Oct 4, 2023 · Flax’s popularity as a garden filler stems from its striking yet fleeting blue flowers and semi-evergreen nature. Their strong stems look surprisingly delicate with clumps of blue-green leaves, creating an elegant look in garden landscapes.

Jun 26, 2024 · Here's everything you need to know about growing blue flax, including its growing zone, soil requirements, and water needs.

Linum lewisii (Linum perenne var. lewisii) (Lewis flax, blue flax or prairie flax) is a perennial plant in the family Linaceae, native to western North America.

In general, flax is an annual or short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial forb, sometimes semi-woody at base with attractive flowers ranging from white to blue to yellow to red in color. Common in the western United States, blue flax is considered a woody subshrub in the PLANTS database (USDA, NRCS 2000).

Feb 3, 2025 · Linum lewisii, commonly known as Blue Flax or Prairie Flax, is a species within the Linum genus of the Linaceae family. This perennial plant is distinct from the flax used for fiber and seed oil (Linum usitatissimum) but shares some similar characteristics, including its slender, erect growth habit. The species name “lewisii” honors ...

Perennial Flax is, as the common name says, a flowering, short-lived, perennial subshrub in the flax family, native to Asia and Europe, with attractive blue flowers that bloom from spring into summer.

Blue Flax offers low-maintenance charm and hardiness, whether planted alone or mixed with other wildflowers. Transform your garden into a stunning meadow with heirloom seeds from Sow Right Seeds.

In general, flax is an annual or short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial forb, sometimes semi-woody at base with attractive flowers ranging from white to blue to yellow to red in color. Flax is common to the western United States.

Linum perenne, the perennial flax, [2] blue flax or lint, is a flowering plant in the family Linaceae, native to Europe, primarily in the Alps and locally in England.