Flax Blue (Linum lewisii)
Regular price $13.99 Save $-13.99Blue Flax (Linum lewisii) $13.99 | 4-inch pot
πΏ Quick Facts: β’ Colorado Native: Yes β’ USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 β’ Height: 18-24 inches β’ Spread: 12-18 inches
πΊ Bloom Details: β’ Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-August) β’ Colors: Sky blue β’ Flower Size: 1-inch delicate flowers
βοΈ Growing Requirements: β’ Sun: Full sun β’ Water: Low β’ Soil: Well-draining, sandy to rocky β’ Spacing: 12-15 inches apart
π¦ Pollinator Benefits: β’ Native Bees: Morning nectar source β’ Small Butterflies: Nectar plant β’ Beneficial Insects: Pollen source β’ Native Pollinators: Early season food
π± Plant Care: β’ Spring: Cut back old growth β’ Summer: No supplemental water once established β’ Fall: Leave some seedheads β’ Winter: Very cold hardy
π€ Companion Planting: β’ Perfect paired with:
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Penstemons
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Prairie Coneflower
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Native Grasses
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Blanket Flower
β¨ Unique Characteristics: β’ New flowers daily β’ Drought tolerant β’ Self-seeding β’ Long blooming season β’ Easy care
π Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
πΏ Planting Tips: Plant in spring. Excellent for meadow gardens and dry slopes.
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