Perennial Flax. An erect clump-forming perennial with bluish green leaves and funnel-shaped clear blue flowers produced continuously from early to mid-summer. Max Height 30cm to 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Linum perenne
An erect clump-forming perennial with bluish green leaves and funnel-shaped clear blue flowers produced continuously from early to mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Linum |
|---|---|
| Species | perenne |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Perennial Flax |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm, 60cm |
| Family | Linaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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