Linum lewisii (Blue Flax)
$ 4.48
Blue Flax is a lovely short-lived perennial that reseeds readily. Its flowers sport a sky blue color, and en masse it creates a quite a spectacular visual feast. It has a very light, airy appearance to it.
Blue Flax belongs in meadow or prairie gardens, as well as any naturalized setting. It should be planted in full sun and prefers well-draining soils. It prefers sandy soils, and in North Texas does best west of IH-35.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Medium |
| Sun exposure | Sun, part sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Spring through summer |
| Mature height | 1-2 ft |
| Mature width | 2-3 ft |
| Attracts | Bees, birds |
| Notes | Needs well-draining soil. Does best west of IH-35. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |

Present in state
Present in county and native
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state
Not present in state
Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now extinct
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)