Flax Blue :
The Flax Blue
Lewisii, 'Linum
perenne Lewisii', is
a drought resistant,
sun loving, graceful
plant with clusters
of sky-blue flowers
that last 6 to 12
weeks. The pleasing
1/2 to 1 inch azure
blue flowers appear
on airy, delicate,
gracefully arching
branches. The blooms
last one day, but
they are continually
replaced by new
ones. The Blue Flax
blooms from late
spring to late
summer. They will
bloom longer in
cooler climates.
The Lewissi Blue
Flax requires full
sun or very light
shade. The flowers
close near the end
of day or when they
are in the shade.
Place them in well
drained soil and
after flowering,
shear back the
plants. Plant in the
spring after the
last average frost
date or 2 months
before the first
fall frost. Flax
looks great when
planted in mass and
in rock gardens.
