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Blue Flax is a perennial wildflower known for its delicate sky-blue, five-petaled blooms that sway in the breeze from late spring through summer. Growing best in full sun and well-drained soils, this drought-tolerant plant is perfect for rock gardens, borders, or wildflower meadows. Reaching up to 2 feet in height, Blue Flax creates a soft, airy presence in the garden while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its charming, long-blooming flowers and adaptability make it a lovely, low-maintenance addition to any landscape.
NAME: Flax (Linum perenne)
VARIETY: Blue
DAYS TO MATURITY: 60 – 90 days
POLLINATION: Open Pollinated
TYPE: Perennial
HARDINESS ZONE: Zones 3 – 9
SUNLIGHT: Full Sun – Partial Sun
SOIL: Sandy, loam soil with a pH 6.0 – 7.0
PLANT HEIGHT: 18 – 24 inches
SPACING: 12 – 16 inches apart
TEMP: 45 – 90ºF
These seeds do not required stratification.
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Direct sowing is generally recommended, but you can start Blue Flax seeds indoors.
Begin 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost.
Sow seeds on the surface of a well-draining seed-starting mix and press them down lightly. Do not cover, as they require light to germinate.
Maintain soil temperature around 65-70°F. Germination typically occurs within 14-21 days.
Thin seedlings to one per cell once they develop true leaves, and gradually expose them to outdoor conditions over a week before transplanting.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring, a few weeks before the last frost, or in late fall for spring germination.
Choose a sunny location with sandy or well-draining soil. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them down gently without covering them.
Keep the soil moist until germination, which should occur within 14-21 days in spring.
Light: Requires full sun for optimal flowering.
Soil: Tolerant of poor, sandy, or rocky soils, as long as they drain well.
Water: Water seedlings regularly until established. Mature plants are drought-tolerant and only need occasional watering during dry spells.
Fertilization: Not required, but if soil is very poor, a light application of compost in the spring can improve growth.
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to encourage prolonged blooming. Cut plants back by half after flowering to prevent legginess.
