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perennial flax

Linum perenne

Genus: Linum
Family: Linaceae
Common Names: blue flax, lint bells, prairie flax

About this plant

L. perenne is a semi-evergreen perennial with narrow blue-green leaves and pale blue saucer-shaped flowers, about 2.5cm across, in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun; heat tolerant and good for hot, dry locations

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or stem tip cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side BordersLow Maintenance

Planting Places

ConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years