• A cluster of delicate sky-blue flowers with five petals, each with fine darker veins leading to a bright yellow center. The flowers sway on thin, wiry stems, with soft-focus greenery in the background.
  • Dozens of vivid blue blossoms scattered across a sprawling, bushy plant with fine, thread-like leaves. The flowers contrast beautifully against the dark pine needles and forest floor.
  • A vast meadow blanketed in soft blue as thousands of Blue Flax flowers bloom among lush green grasses, stretching under a bright sky with wispy clouds.
  • A vibrant display of deep blue flax flowers in a nursery setting, their silky petals glowing in the sunlight. The wiry green foliage intertwines with other potted plants in the background.
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Linum lewisii - Blue Flax

Linum lewisii - Blue Flax

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Blue Flax is a graceful, drought-tolerant perennial with sky-blue, cup-shaped flowers that bloom throughout summer. Each delicate blossom lasts only one day, but new blooms continuously emerge, creating a long-lasting floral display. Its slender, wiry stems and fine, needle-like leaves give it a delicate yet resilient appearance, making it a standout in prairie plantings, dry meadows, and pollinator gardens. The nectar-rich flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, while sparrows and finches feed on mature flax seeds in late summer and fall.

Blue Flax is well suited for flower gardens, naturalized landscapes, roadside plantings, and xeriscaping. Its deep, fibrous root system stabilizes soil and prevents erosion, making it valuable for prairie restoration and soil conservation. While not highly palatable, its fine-textured foliage generally deters heavy browsing, and any occasional deer damage is minimal.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Beginner
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 1-2

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 20

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Loam
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry

Height

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Width

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Bloom Colour

  • Blue

Month of Bloom

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Attractive Seed Heads
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Edible Parts

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Linum lewisii is native from BC, to ON in Canada and widespread across the western and central US. It thrives in prairies, foothills, open woodlands, and roadsides, preferring full sun.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Linum lewisii seeds are edible but should be consumed in small amounts due to natural cyanogenic compounds. Traditionally, they were ground into flour or used as an oil source. Medicinally, crushed seeds or leaves were applied as poultices for cuts, burns, and skin irritations, while seed infusions were used to soothe stomach discomfort. The plant is not considered toxic in small amounts, but large quantities of raw seeds may be harmful.