Linum marginale – Native Flax

Linum marginale - Native Flax
Linum marginale - Native Flax

A short lived perennial with sky blue flowers in spring and summer, followed by seed pods with numerous edible seeds. Like commercial flax, the stem of native flax produces useful fibres as well. Can be grown in most soil types in sun or part shade, tolerates frost and dry spells. The plant tends to die back in late summer, and reshoot. Can be mistaken for Wahlenbergia, as it looks similar.

Family : Linaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.3

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit :

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Edible

Scientific Name: Linum marginale

Common Name : Native Flax

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Blue

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate, Drought resistant, Wildflower meadow

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Other insects