Spanish Blue Flax (Linum)

Linum (Flax) - a large family of wildflowers found throughout the temperate and sub-tropical regions of the world.

Preferred growing conditions

• Plant in a fast-draining, infertile soil with full sun. Avoid clay soils. Mulch with gravel or not at all.
• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the plant. Thereafter, infrequent but deep watering is all this plant needs.
• Deadheading is not needed, and re-seeding is encouraged.
• Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half-and-half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good-quality compost.

Special comments

• Linum is a tap-rooted plant and does not like to be transplanted or divided once established.
• Plants can be short-lived (3 years, occasionally longer) and should be encouraged to re-seed themselves. Planting them in areas mulched with gravel is recommended.
• Leave standing over the winter and cut back in early spring just above the rosette of new leaves around the crown.