Linum perenne
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- LY-num per-EN-ee
- Description
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After perennial flax finishes flowering in summer, prune back the stems, otherwise the plants will become leggy and sparse. Division is not advisable, because the roots system is sparse; propagate via seed or stem cuttings in summer instead. One of the prettiest blue flowers. Well-drained soil is essential.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Linum
- Species:
- perenne
- Family:
- Linaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
