Like perennial blue flax, annual scarlet flax seed is shiny, a clue to the fact that flax seed is used to produce linseed oil. This species, with brilliant red petals often edged in black, is a close relative of the flax used to produce linen. (Note both “linen” and “linseed” derive from botanical name,
Linum.) See related species, Blue Flax,
Linum perenne lewisii.
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More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015974 AM013387 (1 Pound) AM013389 (1/4 Pound) AM013388 (10 Pounds) AM015536 (5 Pounds)
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Common Name | Scarlet Flax |
Botanical Name | Linum grandiflorum rubrum |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Red |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 12-36" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Native To | North Africa and Southern Europe |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 640 sq ft. 1 lb covers 2,560 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 12,800 sq ft. 10 lbs covers 25,600 sq ft. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Low Maintenance, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |