Linum lewisii

Blue Flax, Lewis Flax, Praire Flax, Dotted Gayfeather

Family: Linaceae Flax


Type Perennial, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 10A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Early Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, erosion control, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 18" to 20" / 45cm to 50cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing