Botanical Name: Linum perennae
Common Name: Perennial blue flax Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small upright plant with fine, narrow leaves and flowers held toward the ends of the branches – short lived in the landscape Height to 2' Spread 2 to 3' Growth Rate full sun Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil takes average soil Hardiness hardy – all zones Morphology: Leaves soft, linear, blue-green, alternately placed on stems, to 3/4" long, 1/16" wide Flowers clusters of funnel-shaped light blue flowers toward ends of branches Fruit tiny 5 valved capsule Propagation: seed Usage: small scale filler for perennial borders; good source of blue flowers over a long season Landscape Care: Watering takes regular watering; tolerates drought when established Fertilizing slow-release in spring Pruning pinch regularly to encourage bushy growth Pests/Diseases none Origin: Europe Family: Linaceae Notes: |
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