Botanical Name: Linum lewisii
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Common Name: Blue Flax  
Plant photo of: Linum lewisii
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor
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  • Description

  • Notes

Annual that grows quickly to 2' x 2'. Its long stems are bluish-gray, and the narrow leaves help make this the perfect background for lovely, bright blue flowers that appear in spring. Reseeds readily. Needs partial shade. Sow seeds in fall for great spring color.