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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 18–24 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) — Starting in late spring and extending through early summer
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — Starting in late spring and extending through early summer; perennial for full
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — providing a prolonged display of color
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — It adds a wildflower look, attracting pollinators to the landscape; linum perenne thrives in full sun exposure, image 61
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — Drought-tolerant and thriving in full sun
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — Western Blue Flax (Linum perenne) is a perennial with striking; drought-tolerant and thriving in full sun
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — scientifically known as Linum perenne
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, image 56
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — A member of the Linaceae family; each flower lasts just a day
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — reaching heights of 18‚Äì24 inches
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or in regions with low water availability; is a perennial flowering plant
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — reaching heights of 18‚Äì24 inches; creating a subtle backdrop for the blooms.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8
Western Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) — reaching heights of 18‚Äì24 inches; creating a subtle backdrop for the blooms.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5, image 57
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