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Lewis flax
Linum lewisii
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
Lewis flax is a delicate perennial wildflower with slender stems and bright blue flowers that bloom throughout summer. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and is excellent for native plantings and xeriscaping.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.6 to 8.4Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona
Function & Care
erosion controlfiberpollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation