Enter Our Photo Contest »
It's time to show off your garden filled with American Meadows products!
-
Seeds by Type
- Wildflower Seed Mixtures
Find mixtures for your region, or for special uses such as dry areas, partial shade, attracting animals, low growing, and more.
- Individual Perennial Species
Over 75 choices that will bloom in the second year and for years to come.
- Individual Annual Species
Over 110 choices for fast color, such as poppies, cosmos, sunflowers, zinnia, and many more.
- Wildflowers that Attract Pollinators
Help the birds, bees, butterflies & hummingbirds by planting wildflowers.
- Native Wildflower Seeds
Wildflower seeds native to your region. Support local wildlife with native wildflowers.
- Wildflower Seed Mixtures
-
Why buy seed packets for your promotion or event
- Free ground shipping
- Promotional and event seed packet orders ship within 48 hours
- Non-GMO seeds and recycled paper
- Mix and match discounts
- Express shipping, just call (877) 309-7333
-
-
Cool Season Grass
Thrives in areas with cold freezing winters and hot summers.
Warm Season Grass
Thrives in areas with hot temperatures.
- Gardening Tools
Show meShowing plants & seeds that grow in my area:
Plant Information
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.
Watch Our Video About Scarlet Flax
| Associated SKUs LIRG |
LIRQP (1/4 Pound) LIRLB (1 Pound) LIRLB5 (5 Pounds) - Out of stock. LIRLB10 (10 Pounds) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Scarlet Flax |
| Botanical Name | Linum grandiflorum rubrum |
| Seed Life Cycle | Annuals |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Mature Height | 12-36 inches tall |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Ships As | Seed |
| 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. |
| Seeds Per Pound | 136,077 |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
| Native To | Africa |
| Native To | North Africa and Southern Europe |
| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Advantages | Extended Blooms |
| Is It Storable? | Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations. |
| Non-GMO | Yes |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |
Planting & Care
Shipping
Most orders ship within 48 hours or less.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Orders for in-season products ship within 48 hours or less. Depending upon your order date, we may hold your shipment to combine it with other products on your order, if applicable. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
View Shipping Rate ChartReviewsby PowerReviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsScarlet Flax Seeds
(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
71%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
No Pros
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
No Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (4), Casual hobbyist (3)
Reviewed by 7 customers
Displaying reviews 1-7
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Scarlet Flax Seeds:
These are part of several smaller wild flower gardens around my house. They germinate easily and grow well. I am located in SW Florida south of Sarasota so have lots of sun and rain in summer..
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Did not bloom
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Scarlet Flax Seeds:
Had high hopes for these - but does not appear that any of them germinated (they were in a mix I created), and if they did they did not bloom. Disappointing
Comments about American Meadows Scarlet Flax Seeds:
other seeds that I ordered at this time were wonderful, but the scarlet flax failed to perform, in fact they failed to sprout for me!
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Scarlet Flax Seeds:
plants have come up but no blooms yet, so I'm looking forward!
Pros
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Scarlet Flax Seeds:
I planted this for this summer and it is growing but hasn't bloomed yet....will add a comment when it flowers.
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Needs Extensive Watering
- Short Bloom Time
Best Uses
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Scarlet Flax Seeds:
This was my first try with these flowers. Were a little difficult to get started~seemed to need a lot of watering. The ones that have made it (we've had an exceptionally hot, dry summer here) have beautiful, almost shocking scarlet/red blooms. The blooms are very small and don't last for very long, but they are quite beautiful!
Pros
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Scarlet Flax Seeds:
This is a beautiful flower that looks more delicate than it is. It would be stunning in a mass planting, which is my plan for next season. Intense, delicate red blooms sway in the breeze.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by JP
Scarlet Flax & Poppy
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Displaying reviews 1-7
Q & A
Plant With These:
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Find Your Planting Zone:
Enter your Zip Code to find your USDA Planting Zone
Merchant response: Our sincere apologies that these Scarlet Flax seeds have not been successful in your wildflower garden. There can certainly be many variables when working with wildflower seeds although please know that we are truly committed to our customers success and stand behind all of our products with our 100% guarantee. We would be happy to work with you to see if we can troubleshoot the wildflower planting and then go over some resolution options. Please contact us at your convenience and we will be happy to assist you!