Blue Flax Seeds

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I have sown these seeds at different times of the year, once in late fall/early winter, once in spring, once in early summer, and they always come up at the right time and bloom beautifully. really low maintenance, and the seed goes a long way. Plant along with blanket flower for blooms all summer long.

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Looking at the picture of the beautiful blue flax I was instantly mesmerized and ordered the seeds. I threw out some of the seeds last year in late Summer, early Fall and according to someone I spoke to at American Meadows, they would take grow into lovely flowers this Spring. Sorry to say, that's not the case. I have hosta, roses, lilies, lilies and more lilies that come up each and every year and the blue flax would have been a wonderful addition. Extremely disappointed in not seeing them. I would feel guilty recommending them to a friend since they did not grow for me.

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Planted wildflower field last Spring with area around edge for walking and viewing mountains. The Flax made a beautiful border and mixed within the field. The Flax plants are returning already this year and we expect the flower show to be even more beautiful

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I was instantly attracted to the lovely picture of the Blue Flax in the picture above, I purchased the seeds three times now. I scattered seeds in late Spring, they definitely had plenty of water...we had a lot of rain, but nothing seems to have sprouted.
One thing that I am finding to be a worry, I just read recently that every part of this plant is POISONOUS if ingested!! Anyone with pets should try and make sure to not let their dogs...or cats...chomp on the stems or flowers. Also, handling the plant can cause an allergic reaction. I suggest that anyone who is not familiar with a particular type of plant, do some RESEARCH before purchasing, read about plants and seeds on a horticulture site. I didn't see anything on this website about the blue flax being poisonous. The flowers are indeed lovely but being a dog lover and lifelong dog owner, I would not recommend this to my friends who are "dog people".

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I planted May 6th which is supposed to be good for our home, danger of frost is over. This is a meadow and I have no running water but we had a good bit of rain in May. I attached a picture of the meadow and there is a creek at the bottom. I would love your feedback if you want to contact me.

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Easy to grow and "naturalize." Beautiful delicate color especially in morning and semi-shade, attracts bees. Grow on hillsides for waves of blue. Early spring bloomer, nice contrast with wallflowers.

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We did not have a long growing season for the Flax to produce because of planting our hillside in the summer but needed erosion control due to the large amount of rain we received this year. We look forward to planting in the spring this year to see better results. I am sure it was our timing and not the seed that was the issue

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I fill areas where most other plants do not thrive.

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I just literally threw these seeds out in early Fall - they grew into masses of blue flowers starting in march and stil continuing through May. Growth was thickj enough to outcompete most weeds. I have never watered these

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I use this product to cover areas of a hillside that are problematic. Blue flax provides long bloom time and fantastic blue color in abundance. Also pushes out weeds. Easy to grow and self sustaining.

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Great seed! I got hundreds of viable plants from this seed that bloomed all summer and are still blooming this fall. This is a hardy native plant in my area so it grows well in sandy loam soil. I got more plants than I expected though and they bloomed more frequently than usual.

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Easy to care for.

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Cute flowers

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I had planned to use the Blue flax as a scented backdrop flower for a wedding reception but purple clover took over the plantings VERY quickly. Clover encourages the pollinators, but Blue Flax was expected. I failed to eliminate clover seeds existing in the tilled ground before I broadcast planted Flax and Cosmos. Seedlings made a good initial showing and I found some precious blooms, but clover grows faster. So this fall I will follow American Meadows instructions before I waste the seed!

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Scattered these seeds all over my quarter-acre and they are growing agreeably here and there tall and delicate.

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Unfortunately, not a single flower appeared. We had an unusually cold spring, so it may killed it.

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I live in a neighborhood where streets are lined with grassed drainage ditches instead of sidewalks. I grew weary of mowing the sloping ditch. So, with the permission of our Department of Transportation to use the drainage easement for flowers (and with the understanding that I would not obstruct the view for residents exiting their driveways into traffic), I transformed the ditch into a flower garden. My goal was to plant a self-sustaining garden so that I would not need to do ongoing work along the roadside where I faced the hazards of residential traffic. I chose American Meadows blue flax seed for planting next to the street, because the flowers are beautiful, because the foliage is attractive, and because the plant is perennial. In my limited experience with wildflowers, I have discovered that the foliage of some becomes unattractive and brown at the base over the course of the growing season (though I have not observed this yet with blue flax). To help improve the appearance (for me and for my neighbors, some of whom are now beginning their own front yard projects), I did cautiously contend with the hazards of residential traffic to spend some time working by the roadside to plant plugs of liriope (grass) right along the edge of the street. I sprinkled blue flax seeds among the plugs. It is coming along nicely and I expect to have dainty blue flowers amidst the liriope next year (2014). Meanwhile, I am enjoying the blue flax blooms from prior year's seeding. It currently blooms behind the liriope during the spring of 2013. Photos show blue flax now blooming along with Siberian Iris that I have had and divided for decades, growing along with other wildflowers from American Meadows partial shade mix and American Meadows Eastern Red Columbine (that I started from seed in peat pellets before transplanting to the ditch in recent years).

American Meadows blue flax seed germinates well. The plants, with attractive foliage and power-blue blooms, are beautiful.

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Used as spot erosion control and weed replacement outside fenced area of yard. Bloomed quickly and spread nicely.

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These seeds were very easy to broadcast over a large area and have been growing rapidly and starting to bloom. I'm looking forward to seeing a blue field of delicate flower this summer. I will be purchasing more packets and plants from American Meadows for gifts to family.

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starting from seed is a little difficult unless you're able to water some every day but once they get going they are beautiful when they are in full bloom in the morning or on overcast days. The plants themselves are very delicate as are the flowers, so don't expect a thick stemmed flower.

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If you love a pop of long lasting 'periwinkle blue' in your sunny garden,makes a pretty whispy border, this is the seed for you. Good germination, hardy in the hot midwest summer and a late spring to summer bloom-will reseed for next year. Hardy and pretty in one package-really enjoyed this flax addition to my garden!

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Germanation rate was less than 10%. Really disappointed. I planted the flax around the edge of my potatos, hoping that they would help deter potato beetles. Almost no plants. Ended up spraying the potatos anyway, hoped that I wouldn't have to.

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

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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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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.