Flax Blue and Breezy
Charming, 1″, sky-blue flowers open at dawn on airy and gracefully arching stems. Flowers last one day but are replaced the next morning providing constant color. Plants withstand summer heat, humidity, winter cold, poor soils, drought conditions, and will also grow in part shade. Plant in groups or mix with other wildflowers as effective erosion control. Seeds attract wild birds, and the flowers attract pollinators.
Variety Info
- Family:
Linaceae - Native: Europe and Siberia
- Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–8
- Exposure:
Full sun to part shade - Bloom Period: Spring to summer
- Plant Dimensions:
18″-30″ tall, 18″ wide - Variety Info:
1″ sky blue flowers on airy, delicate, gracefully arching branches. - Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, or in fall for germination the following spring.
- When to Start Inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well.
- Days to Emerge: 20 – 25 days
- Seed Depth:
â…›” - Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″
- Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″
