Flax Blue Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95
Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Genus: Linum
  • Species: Perenne
  • Plant Height/Width: 18-30"
  • Season: Blooms spring to summer
  • Exposure: Full sun
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Step One: Timing

When to start?

  • 6-8 weeks before last frost for indoor
  • after last frost if starting outside.

Step Two: Starting

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Start indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Because flax roots are sensitive, you should transplant seedlings into larger containers to avoid them becoming root-bound.
  • Direct sow: Lightly rake the soil gently to bury seeds with a half-inch of soil. Tamp down the seeds to ensure they make direct contact with the soil. Finely spray with water thoroughly; this will provide proper moisture while not drowning the seeds. Continue to water regularly. Seeds will germinate in about 10 days

Step Three: Growing

How to keep happy?

  • Likes slightly acidic to neutral soil that is fertile and well-drained. Sandy or loamy soil is best. If the soil is poor, prepare the site by mixing in a lot of organic matter such as compost or manure. Likes to be moist but not water logged.

Flax Blue

Embrace the beauty of Blue Flax, an effortless addition to any garden. With its delicate light blue blossoms and slender foliage, it's a natural choice for walkway borders or container gardens, thriving even in dry, sandy soils.

Prolonging Your Flower Power

Cutting back flax after the initial bloom can prolong flowering, but avoid this in hot climates to prevent stress. High temperatures inhibit reblooming, regardless of pruning.

Prolonging Your Flower Power

Cutting back flax after the initial bloom can prolong flowering, but avoid this in hot climates to prevent stress. High temperatures inhibit reblooming, regardless of pruning.
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The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Blue Flax was highly valued by Native American tribes, who utilized its stems and leaves to brew medicinal teas to alleviate a range of ailments, including eye infections, stomach disorders, and swellings. Interestingly, when livestock consume Blue Flax, they often display signs of drowsiness. Moreover, this versatile plant served as a crucial resource for crafting durable ropes due to its strong fibers, a practice adopted by various Native American communities.

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