Blue Flax

Linum lewisii

Blue Flax ia a perennial Native to the prairies, plains and mountains of the western United States. The sky-blue five-petaled flower has medium green, finely divided leaves. Flowers only last a single day, but new flowers appear every day during the blooming season. A planting of open habitat Blue Flax does require full sun. It grows robustly on soils ranging from alkaline to acidic as long as the soil is well-drained and dry. In a garden, it should not be watered excessively. Blue Flax attracts deer, antelope, and many bird species. Growing Height: 12" to 30" Min Yearly Rainfall: 12" Seeds Per Pound: 285,000 Acre Rate: 5 lbs Lbs per 1000sq feet:4 oz Growing Region:West, Northwest, Southwest (Not including Central Texas, Eastern Texas, and Southern Texas), Midwest, Northeast