Flax

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Look at the delicate little flax plant with its masses of open, silky flowers, often in purest blue, and it's hard to imagine that it can also produce tough linen fibers. Each bloom lasts but a day, but the plant stays in bloom for a while since it produces so many -- not only in blue, but also clear yellow, depending on the variety.

Flax must have a light, free-draining soil. Wet feet will kill it. Flax enjoys full sun but will tolerate light shade, especially in the Southern portion of the United States.

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Zones:

5-9

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

To 2 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 2 feet wide

Bloom Time:

Blooms late spring and early to midsummer, depending on variety

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders,Slopes,Groundcover

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow