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Lewis flax

Lewis flax

Linum lewisii

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 2bZone 9b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Linaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
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M
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Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with