Blue Flax, Narbonne Flax
One of the best Flax for the garden, Linum narbonense (Blue Flax) is a compact, mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and profuse azure blue, funnel-shaped flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), over a long season. Each flower is adorned with a clear white center and white stamens, which contribute to a lovely bicolor effect. Blooming for weeks in late spring to midsummer, the blossoms are borne in open clusters atop wiry stems. Even when Linum narbonense is not in bloom, the plant adds texture and substance in the garden. Long-lived, drought tolerant, this Mediterranean blue flax is perfect garden borders, wildflower gardens and informal plantings.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Linaceae |
| Genus | Linum |
| Common names | Flax, Blue Flax |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Linaceae |
| Genus | Linum |
| Common names | Flax, Blue Flax |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Linum narbonense (Blue Flax) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Linum narbonense (Blue Flax) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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