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Western Blue Flax

Linum Perenne

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Overview

Western Blue Flax (Linum perenne) is a perennial with striking, delicate sky-blue flowers on slender stems, reaching heights of 18‚Äì24 inches. Drought-tolerant and thriving in full sun, it features narrow, light green foliage, lending an airy texture to borders. Hardy in zones 5-9, this flax's blooms last one day but are profuse from late spring to early summer. It adds a wildflower look, attracting pollinators to the landscape.

Sun FullWater LowZones 3–9Type Perennial

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — it boasts slender stems growing to an average height of 18 to 30 inches; it's quite drought-tolerant once established

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Linaceae

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Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — It's quite drought-tolerant once established

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — delicate sky-blue flowers on slender stems; it boasts slender stems growing to an average height of 18 to 30 inches

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — scientifically known as Linum perenne; perennial with blue blooms

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — The foliage consists of fine

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — with a spacing recommendation of about 12 to 18 inches apart; the foliage consists of fine

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — Western Blue Flax (Linum perenne) is a perennial with striking; drought-tolerant and thriving in full sun, image 55

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — Hardy in zones 5-9, this flax's blooms last one day but are profuse from late spring to early summer

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — perennial for full; when designing a garden space

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — is a perennial flowering plant that brings a delicate and charming touch to any landscape design

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — When designing a garden space

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — Linum perenne thrives in full sun exposure and prefers well-drained soil conditions

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or in regions with low water availability

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — providing a prolonged display of color; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or in regions with low water

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — It's quite drought-tolerant once established; delicate sky-blue flowers on slender stems

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — lance-shaped leaves that are a grayish-green in hue

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — Drought-tolerant and thriving in full sun; blue flowers in the garden

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — each flower lasts just a day

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — It adds a wildflower look, attracting pollinators to the landscape; linum perenne thrives in full sun exposure and prefers

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — each flower lasts just a day; it adds a wildflower look, attracting pollinators to the landscape

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — blue flowers in the garden

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — with a spacing recommendation of about 12 to 18 inches apart

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — lending an airy texture to borders

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — It adds a wildflower look, attracting pollinators to the landscape

Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — perennial for full

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