Blue Flax

Blue Flax (Linum perenne)

Blue Flax, also known as Lint

Blue Flax is a herbaceous perennial originally native to Europe. It blooms profusely over two to three months starting in late spring. Oil can be extracted from the seeds, though blue Flax produces less than half as many seeds as its annual relatives. Linen can be made from the stems.

Key Facts About Blue Flax

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Attributes of Blue Flax

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm
Spread
30 cm to 45 cm
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
2 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Color
Blue White

Scientific Classification of Blue Flax

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Flax
Genus
Flaxes
Species
Blue Flax

Toxicity

ingested