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Sky Blue Flax Wildflowers

Sky Blue Flax Wildflowers

Sky Blue Flax Flowers

Sky Blue Flax Plants

Sky Blue Flax Field

Annual Sky Blue Flax Seeds

Linum Usitatissimum Sky Blue

Flax Seeds - Sky Blue

1000 Seeds

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4.99

2000 Seeds

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8.99

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 10

HEIGHT

36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEEDS PER POUND

136,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

14 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Scarlet

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEEDS PER POUND

328,800

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

12 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring and summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

8 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained soils, pH 5.5 - 8.0

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

About...

Sky Blue Flax (Linum Usitatissimum Sky Blue) - Grown since ancient times, Flax seed produces beautiful flowers and annual drought tolerant plants with many beneficial uses. Known as Common Flax, Blue Flax or Linseed, wouldn't you enjoy growing your own Flax?

MORE FLAX OPTIONS

Sky blue Scarlet Blue Yellow Bright eyes

ABOUT

FAQ's

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

25 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8th inch

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Sky Blue Flax (Linum Usitatissimum Sky Blue) - Grown since ancient times, Flax seed produces beautiful flowers and annual drought tolerant plants with many beneficial uses. Other common names are Common Flax, Blue Flax or Linseed.

Heat & Drought tolerant

Once established this variety can tolerate hot and dry conditions though it will need watering at the height of summer.

sky blue flax flowers

Flax seed | sky blue

How to grow

How To Grow Flax From Seed: Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil (sharply drained for alpines) in full sun. Protect from winter wet.

Sow Flax seeds directly in the garden in the early spring. The soil should be rich with organic matter and be free of weeds. Cover the flower seeds no more than 1/8 inch of soil. Annual Blue Flax will often re-seed itself.

Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 25 - 30 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and birds
Depth: 1/8 inch

flax seeds sky blue

Flower Specifications

In a mass planting, the blue Flax flowers are stunning as they sway in the summer breeze. The Flax seeds can also be harvested when the large seed pods are yellowed and starting to split open.

Height: 36 inches
USDA Zones: 4 - 10
Season: Annual
Deer Resistant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

When do you harvest flax plants?

A

Flax typically matures within 90 to 120 days. To harvest the seeds, pull out the whole plant, tie the stems together, and hang them to dry for three to five weeks until the seed heads are fully dried out.

Q

What climate is ideal for growing flax?

A

Flax plants thrive in soil that is consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and in cool temperatures while growing. However, they require warm and dry conditions during the seed and fiber harvesting period.

Q

What is the flax plant grown for?

A

Flax was among the earliest crops cultivated by humans, primarily for its fibers. The production of flax began to decline only after the invention of the cotton gin. Presently, there is a revival in cultivating this annual herb, with a newfound admiration for its natural charm and the versatile applications of its fiber, oil, and seeds.

Q

Do I need to prune back my flowers?

A

If you cut back by half after the first bloom your flax plants will continue blooming. If you live in a hot climate, cutting back can negatively affect your plants so don’t cut back.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

20 - 25 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

7 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 17 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 15 inches

Scarlet Flax (Linum Rubrum) - What an outstanding profusion of color grown from Scarlet Flax seeds! Scarlet Flax wild flower is a drought tolerant, hardy annual, native to northern Africa and Southern Europe, and it has naturalized throughout the United States. Seedlings need moderate watering to get started, although spring rainfalls are usually sufficient. Scarlet Flax flowers are glossy, deep scarlet red, and they bloom in profusion and are best admired if planted densely. Linum Rubrum Scarlet Flax prefers full sun in well-drained soils. It often re-seeds and will be back the next spring! Scarlet Flax has some of the best flowers for attracting birds and insects.

Extremely heat tolerant

Once established this variety can tolerate immense heat and extremely dry conditions though it will need watering at the height of summer.

scarlet flax flowers

Flax seed | scarlet

How to grow

How To Grow Scarlet Flax From Seed: Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil (sharply drained for alpines) in full sun. Protect from winter wet.

Sow Scarlet Flax seeds directly outdoors in prepared soil in the spring when temperatures are warming. Lightly rake soil over the top of the Linum seeds. Keep Scarlet Flax wildflower seed moist until germination.

Sowing Rate: 7 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 17 pounds per acre
Average Germ Time: 20 - 25 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and birds
Depth: 1/16 inch

flax seeds scarlet

Flower Specifications

Flax wildflower seeds glisten because of their high oil content, flax being the source of linseed oil with which linoleum is manufactured. L. usitatissum is the species grown commercially for linseed oil, but it can also be obtained from L. grandiflorum and other flaxes.

Height: 14 - 24 inches
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Season: Annual
Deer Resistant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

When do you harvest flax plants?

A

Flax typically matures within 90 to 120 days. To harvest the seeds, pull out the whole plant, tie the stems together, and hang them to dry for three to five weeks until the seed heads are fully dried out.

Q

What climate is ideal for growing flax?

A

Flax plants thrive in soil that is consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and in cool temperatures while growing. However, they require warm and dry conditions during the seed and fiber harvesting period.

Q

What is the flax plant grown for?

A

Flax was among the earliest crops cultivated by humans, primarily for its fibers. The production of flax began to decline only after the invention of the cotton gin. Presently, there is a revival in cultivating this annual herb, with a newfound admiration for its natural charm and the versatile applications of its fiber, oil, and seeds.

Q

Do I need to prune back my flowers?

A

If you cut back by half after the first bloom your flax plants will continue blooming. If you live in a hot climate, cutting back can negatively affect your plants so don’t cut back.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

20 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 9 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

15 - 18 inches

Blue Flax (Linum Perenne) - Blue Flax is a drought tolerant, perennial flower which will bloom the second year when grown from wildflower seed. It grows from tough, expanding clumps, and produces little pastel blue flowers, 1/2 - 1 inch across that bloom on light, graceful arching branches. Each bloom only lasts a day, but a new flower will open each day to take its place. It is very pretty! It will grow in all regions of North America, and it prefers full sun, and loose, dry soil, but it is very adaptable and good for xeriscape landscaping or gardening.

The clear Blue Flax flowers that appear in late spring are the hallmarks of perennial Flax. Clusters of buds typically droop at the branching ends of the slim stems. They open to an inch wide, and are 5 petaled flowers. Buds bloom successively over the weeks, opening in the early mornings just before dawn. Unless the day is overcast, the fully open flowers drop their petals by midday. A new round of bloom follows each day through to mid-summer. Because these Linum Perenne plants produce a profusion of buds, there are always plenty of flowers during its bloom season. Blue Flax will also drop its wild flower seed to re-seed itself the following spring.

Common Questions

Q

When do you harvest flax plants?

A

Flax typically matures within 90 to 120 days. To harvest the seeds, pull out the whole plant, tie the stems together, and hang them to dry for three to five weeks until the seed heads are fully dried out.

Q

What climate is ideal for growing flax?

A

Flax plants thrive in soil that is consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and in cool temperatures while growing. However, they require warm and dry conditions during the seed and fiber harvesting period.

Q

What is the flax plant grown for?

A

Flax was among the earliest crops cultivated by humans, primarily for its fibers. The production of flax began to decline only after the invention of the cotton gin. Presently, there is a revival in cultivating this annual herb, with a newfound admiration for its natural charm and the versatile applications of its fiber, oil, and seeds.

Q

Do I need to prune back my flowers?

A

If you cut back by half after the first bloom your flax plants will continue blooming. If you live in a hot climate, cutting back can negatively affect your plants so don’t cut back.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

20 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8th inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 16 inches

Yellow Flax (Linum Flavum Compactum Yellow) - Dwarf Golden flax or Yellow flax can be grown from flower seeds and is well suited to xeriscape rock gardens or growing along rocky paths. This compact flax only reaches 8 - 12 inches tall making it a "dwarf" flax and best of all it is a perennial! Grows best in USDA zones in 4 - 9, blooming in early spring to mid summer. The average time till germination is 20 -30 days when planted correctly and kept moist until germination. Prefers full sun environments with well drained soil and planted at a depth of 1/8th inch or so.

Great container flower

Place the Golden Flax plants in the front of the flower border, in a rock garden, or in containers too.

yellow flax flowers

Flax seed | yellow

How to grow

How To Grow Yellow Flax From Seed: Start the Linum seeds indoors several weeks before the end of frost season. Press the flower seed into the soil but do not cover. Transplant out once frost danger has passed.

This perennial prefers full sun and soils that drain well, and it has a high drought tolerance once it is established.

Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 20 - 30 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and birds
Depth: 1/8 inch

flax seeds yellow

Flower Specifications

This compact Linum offers lovely, airy yellow flowers and dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Even when not in bloom, the grassy leaves give a delicate texture to the garden.

Height: 8 - 12 inches
USDA Zones: 4 - 9
Season: Perennial
Deer Resistant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

When do you harvest flax plants?

A

Flax typically matures within 90 to 120 days. To harvest the seeds, pull out the whole plant, tie the stems together, and hang them to dry for three to five weeks until the seed heads are fully dried out.

Q

What climate is ideal for growing flax?

A

Flax plants thrive in soil that is consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and in cool temperatures while growing. However, they require warm and dry conditions during the seed and fiber harvesting period.

Q

What is the flax plant grown for?

A

Flax was among the earliest crops cultivated by humans, primarily for its fibers. The production of flax began to decline only after the invention of the cotton gin. Presently, there is a revival in cultivating this annual herb, with a newfound admiration for its natural charm and the versatile applications of its fiber, oil, and seeds.

Q

Do I need to prune back my flowers?

A

If you cut back by half after the first bloom your flax plants will continue blooming. If you live in a hot climate, cutting back can negatively affect your plants so don’t cut back.

ABOUT

FAQ's

VIDEOS

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

20 - 25 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8th inch

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Bright Eyes Flax (Linum Grandiflorum Bright Eyes) - It's so rewarding to start Linum seeds and grow this charming Bright Eyes Flax! This hardy, drought resistant little annual is great for containers, the front of the border, or in xeriscape rock gardens.

Drought tolerant

Once established this variety can tolerate hot and dry conditions though it will need watering at the height of summer.

bright eyes flax flowers

Flax seed | bright eyes

How to grow

How To Grow Flax From Seed: Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil (sharply drained for alpines) in full sun. Protect from winter wet.

Start this Flax seed directly in the garden in early spring before frost season has passed. These annual flowers grow and establish quickly to provide a wonderful display in the garden or landscape. Bright Eyes Flax will likely re-seed itself.

Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 20 - 25 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and birds
Depth: 1/8 inch

flax seeds bright eyes

Flower Specifications

This Linum plant is free flowering with ivory white blooms each with a bright red center. These little garden Flax plants are so bright and cheery! The growth habit is erect with slender stems and small, lance-shaped, gray-green leaves.

Height: 18 inches
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Season: Annual
Deer Resistant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

When do you harvest flax plants?

A

Flax typically matures within 90 to 120 days. To harvest the seeds, pull out the whole plant, tie the stems together, and hang them to dry for three to five weeks until the seed heads are fully dried out.

Q

What climate is ideal for growing flax?

A

Flax plants thrive in soil that is consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and in cool temperatures while growing. However, they require warm and dry conditions during the seed and fiber harvesting period.

Q

What is the flax plant grown for?

A

Flax was among the earliest crops cultivated by humans, primarily for its fibers. The production of flax began to decline only after the invention of the cotton gin. Presently, there is a revival in cultivating this annual herb, with a newfound admiration for its natural charm and the versatile applications of its fiber, oil, and seeds.

Q

Do I need to prune back my flowers?

A

If you cut back by half after the first bloom your flax plants will continue blooming. If you live in a hot climate, cutting back can negatively affect your plants so don’t cut back.

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