Blue Flax Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Blue Flax Seeds produce Linum lewisii, a perennial wildflower known for its slender stems, narrow blue-green foliage, and delicate sky-blue flowers. Also known as Prairie Flax or Lewis Flax, it is commonly grown in wildflower gardens, borders, meadows, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Blue Flax performs best in full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate watering once established.

Features

• Produces delicate sky-blue flowers
• Slender stems with blue-green foliage
• Perennial wildflower with naturalized growth
• Suitable for meadows and wildflower gardens
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for rock gardens and borders

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Linum lewisii
• Common Name (US): Blue Flax, Prairie Flax, Lewis Flax
• Seed Type / Variety: Wildflower Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May or September–October
• Germination: 10–30 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12–30 in tall and 12–18 in wide
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 in apart