Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a graceful annual wildflower known for its airy foliage and clear sky-blue blossoms. These delicate blooms open each morning, bringing motion and color to meadows, borders, and cottage gardens. Flax thrives in sunny, dry, or sandy soils and blooms reliably through early summer. Its nectar supports bees and other beneficial insects, adding ecological value to its ornamental beauty.
Features
• Sky-blue morning blooms with delicate texture
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Excellent for meadows, wildflower gardens, and borders
• Handles dry, sandy, or rocky soils with ease
• Fast-growing annual that reseeds lightly
• Non-GMO heirloom Linum usitatissimum variety
Specifications
• Common Name: Flax
• Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
• Flower Color: Blue
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Height: 18–30 inches
• Spread: 6–12 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright, airy, fine-leaved stems
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Dry or well-drained sandy/rocky soil
• Water Needs: Low to moderate
• Pollinator Value: Supports bees and beneficial insects
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Spacing: 6–10 inches
• Seed Viability: 2–3 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
• Direct sow outdoors in fall or early spring for best blooms.
• Scatter seeds and lightly cover with 1/8 inch of soil.
• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (10–20 days).
• Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart.
• Choose full sun and well-drained, low-fertility soil.
• Avoid overwatering; thrives in drier ground.
• Allow some seed pods to mature if natural reseeding is desired.
