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Spanish Blue Flax (Linum)

Linum narbonense

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• Linum narbonense (Spanish Flax) is a gorgeous Old World species with large clear blue flowers streaked with dark blue
• Blooming for months on end, it is longer-lived and fuller than the western native species
• This drought tolerant plant is an excellent choice for harsh sites and poor soils
• 2013 Plant Select® selection

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Description

Bring the deep blue sky down into your garden with Spanish Blue Flax (Linum narbonense). Native to the foothills and mountains of northern Spain, this wildflower gem is most at home along paths, among rocks and other areas with poor soil. Encourage the plant to re-seed itself and it will gently spread itself into your landscape. Linum narbonense is reported to be a longer-lived perennial than common Linum perenne. 15-18" x 15-18" wide.

Planting & Care

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.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Late spring to early summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Easy To Grow
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

15-18" tall

Mature Spread

15-18" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Awards

Plant Select®

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

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