| Botanical name | Linum perenne |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This plant has branching clusters of light blue flowers in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Perennial blue flax |
| Origin | |
| Uses | The flowers and the seeds are edible. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Grow flax in the vegetable garden to attract bees and butterflies, yield and pollination of vegetables will increased by its presence. |
| Interesting info | It selfsows easily, and lives for three to four years. |
Linum perenne (Perennial blue flax)
- Botanical name: Linum perenne
- Common name(s): Perennial blue flax
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
This vigorous-growing perennial has branching clusters of light blue flowers in summer. It selfsows easily, and lives for three to four years.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: LIN-um per-EN-ee
Linum perenne requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
This plant has branching clusters of light blue flowers in summer.
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