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Common
name: "Blue Sapphire Flax"
Latin name: Linum perenne
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Zone: 3
- 8
Elevation to: 10,000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 12"
Spread: 12" - 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Cymes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
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Pictured: Linum
perenne 'Sapphire' |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in fertile, well drained soil. Adapts well to
most soil types. Tolerates short periods of drought. Dislikes
having wet feet during the winter. Great for high altitude
gardens.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker
growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids or slugs. |
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