Flax, Blue (pack)
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners creating drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly wildflower meadows.
Brighten your landscape with Peaceful Valley's Blue Flax, a stunning perennial wildflower. This open-pollinated variety showcases beautiful sky blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer, attracting essential pollinators like bees and beneficial insects. It thrives in dry meadows and on slopes, making it a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant choice for naturalized areas. Each pack covers approximately 10 square feet, providing an easy way to cultivate a vibrant display of natural beauty and ecological benefits.
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Scientific Name
Linum perenne lewisii
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color for meadows and naturalized spaces
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant varieties
- Eco-conscious growers looking to support local bees and butterflies
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting long-lasting blooms for small, curated displays
- Minimalists concerned about managing aggressive plant spread
- Novice gardeners preferring easy-to-start, low-maintenance seed varieties
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
Highly effective at drawing bees and beneficial insects to your garden.
Drought Tolerance
Thrives with minimal water once established in dry, naturalized meadows.
Maintenance Effort
A low-maintenance perennial that requires very little ongoing care.
Germination Speed
Requires a patient three to four weeks to begin sprouting.
Landscape Versatility
Perfect for slopes and meadows but unsuitable for container gardening.
Bloom Longevity
Provides reliable, vibrant color throughout the entire summer season.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Linum perenne lewisii
Type
Perennial, Open Pollinated
USDA Zone
3-9
Bloom Season
Summer
Height At Maturity
1'-3'
Planting Depth
1/16"
Days to Germinate
20-30 Days
Approx. Seeds Per Pack
514
Features
- Vibrant sky blue summer flowers
- Attracts bees and beneficial insects
- Ideal for dry meadows and slopes
- Perennial and open-pollinated variety
- Native California wildflower
- Low water needs
- Suitable for naturalizing landscapes
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Peaceful Valley Blue Flax seeds for their exceptional quality and reliability. Gardeners report consistently high germination rates, producing robust, healthy seedlings across various conditions. The seeds perform exactly as expected, often exceeding expectations for yield and vigor, making them ideal for direct sowing. Reviewers also love the aesthetic result; the resulting flowers display a beautiful, true blue hue, perfect for ornamental gardens and attracting pollinators. Users find the quantity generous, offering excellent value for this high quality stock. The consensus confirms this seed pack is a highly recommended purchase due to its proven viability and accurate color.
Know before you buy
Yes, Blue Flax is a perennial, meaning it will come back year after year once established. It is well-suited for USDA zones 3 through 9.
Each pack contains approximately 514 seeds and is designed to cover about 10 square feet. This makes it a great option for filling in small patches or naturalized areas.
No, this variety is drought-tolerant and has low water needs once established. It thrives best in dry meadows and on slopes where soil drainage is good.
These seeds should be sown shallowly at a depth of 1/16 inch. Because they are small, be careful not to bury them too deeply, as they need proper light exposure to germinate.
Blue Flax is not recommended for container gardening. It performs best when planted directly in the ground, particularly in naturalized landscapes or open meadow settings.
You can expect germination to occur within 20 to 30 days after planting. Ensure the soil remains appropriately moist during this initial period to support successful sprouting.
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