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Linum perenne Blue Flax

Introduced (naturalized) drought tolerant semi-evergreen perennial; full sunlight to partial shade. Deep blue flowers bloom profusely May through mid-July, with fresh flowers borne daily. Common in the western U.S.

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Species Attributes

Height:

24 in.

Life Form:

Perennial

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Low

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Marginal

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

3 - 6 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

38.20 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

293,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring Summer

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Blue

Variety:

Appar

Selected for release because of outstanding vigor, beauty and overall competitiveness. Withstands drought and has been widely used for reclamation and beautification. Seed production is twice that of Maple Grove. Appar was originally released as native flax Linum lewisii but later was found to be a naturalized introduced collection. (Released 1980, source of ecotype: Black Hills, SD)

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