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

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Container

D-16-O, 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.

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