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Blue Flax Seeds

1/4 Pound
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$6.95
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$25.95

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Quick Overview

Named for Lewis of Lewis & Clark, it's one of our lovliest and easiest to grow natives. Powder blue blooms. Perennial.

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Details
SKU LPLG
Common Name Blue Flax
Botanical Name Linum perenne
Plant Type/Life Cycle Perennial
Seeds Per Pound 328,854
Bloom Time Spring to summer
Primary Flower Color Blue
Light Requirements Full Sun, Mostly Sunny
Estimated Mature Height 18-30 inches tall
Soil Moisture Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To North America
Native to North American plains
Ships As Seed
Ideal Growing Region Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Suggested Uses Showy Flowers, Easy to Grow
Description
This species is named "lewisii" in honor of Meriwether Lewis of Lewis & Clark, since it was discovered on their expedition across the plains. Click here to view the beautiful photos of this wildflower in the Lewis & Clark Herbarium.

The flax family is used in the manufacture of linseed oil and fabric. This species is important in Native American lore, always noted for its beauty. See also Scarlet Flax, Linum rubrum var. grandiflorum.

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American MeadowsBlue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB
 
4.4

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  • Attractive (3)

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    5.0

    Great Seed

    By Dave D

    from Medford, OR

    About Me Master Landscaper

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Reliable Growth
    • Vivid Colors

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Streamside medow

    Comments about American Meadows Blue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB:

    Medow

     
    4.0

    A sea of blue

    By Daryl

    from Perry, KS

    About Me Casual Hobbyist

    Pros

    • Great filler for a patch
    • Reliable Growth
    • Strong growth
    • Vivid Colors

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about American Meadows Blue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB:

        I added Blue Flax in a fall planting to several beds that were partially shaded. The flowers are so lovely in the cool weather. I wish it was more competitive with the weeds but then maybe it will fill over time.

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        5.0

        Truly amazing blue color!

        By Kellie

        from Pearce, AZ

        About Me Master Gardener

        Pros

        • Accurate Instructions
        • Attractive
        • Hardy
        • Healthy
        • Lightweight
        • Versatile

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          Best Uses

          • Garden

          Comments about American Meadows Blue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB:

          These are the most amazing blue I've seen in a "wildflower." Every year sections of my property are blanketed in these little blue beauties. I simply tossed the seeds onto the ground and watered them in...these flowers are easy to grow, multiply annually and just could not be more beautiful.

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          4.0

          Blue Flax Seeds

          By Wildflower lover

          from St. Cloud MN

          About Me Avid Gardener

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Accurate Instructions
          • Attractive
          • Hardy
          • Healthy
          • Versatile

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            Best Uses

            • Garden
            • Outdoors

            Comments about American Meadows Blue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB:

            We used the flax seeds to reseed a wild flower garden. They take a few years to flourish, but we love them. We could not find the seeds locally.

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            4.0

            So pretty

            By Millie in East TN

            from Lenoir City, TN

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            Pros

            • Accurate Instructions
            • Lightweight

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              • Garden
              • Outdoors

              Comments about American Meadows Blue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB:

              Wish more of these would come up....we are in the second year with these & hope for more to show.

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              4.0

              Lovely Blue

              By Allison

              from Allentown, PA

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              • Attractive

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                • Garden

                Comments about American Meadows Blue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB:

                Blue Flax is a truly lovely blue. Although rather short lived, it self-seeds, so you will continue to have flowers for years to come. Each flower lasts only one day, but when planted en mass, the effect beautiful, lasting many days.

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                5.0

                Beautifully packaged reasonable priced!

                By Keith the dreamer

                from Flagstaff, az

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                  • Garden

                  Comments about American Meadows Blue Flax Seeds - 1/4 LB:

                  I am working on a large, natural back yard, and is a pleasure to
                  be able to buy seeds for it at a great price.

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                  Named for Lewis of Lewis & Clark, it's one of our lovliest and easiest to grow natives. Powder blue blooms. Perennial.

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