Linum lewisii
$7.15 – $7.30
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Prarie flax
Prairie flax is a perennial flowering plant that grows 1.5 – 3 feet tall. This species is winter deciduous.
Prairie flax grows especially well in a variety of forest and woodland habitats as well as on ridges and dry slopes as well as
Its pale blue or lavender to white flowers pop when planted with complementary colored annuals and other perennial herbs such as California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) and Clarkia species.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 4", D-16 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | It provides special value to native bees |
| Historical Uses | Eyewash (Kindscher) Boils, poultice of fresh crushed leaves applied to irritated eyes, wash of tobacco and blue flax to improve hair. (Weiner) |
| Distribution | It is native to w No. America from Alaska s to Baja California, and from the Pacific Coast e to the Mississippi River. |
| Elevation | 80 to 10,890' |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | t grows on ridges and dry slopes. |
