Flax, Blue – Linum perenne appar.

Description

Blue Flax

This perennial Flax species was selected for outstanding vigor, beauty, and competitiveness with grasses prevalent on sites where it was collected.   ‘Appar’ is a hardy, relatively short-lived, naturalized perennial, 12 to 36 inches tall, with deep blue flowers that bloom profusely for about six weeks beginning in mid May. It is well adapted to sunny open slopes, well-drained soils from moderately basic to weakly acidic, 10 to 18 inch rainfall areas, at 1,000 to 6,000 feet elevation.  Great for reclamation, and rights of way.  This is a great wildflower species to attract birds which love the oily seeds.  Single flowers ranging from vibrant blue to light blue on tall, branching stalks with blue-green foliage.  Blue Flax seeds will germinate in about two weeks in a sunny to a partially sunny location.  The plants may re-seed themselves annually.  Planting in the late fall to winter will allow the seeds to overcome the natural dormancy for quicker germination in the spring.

Color: Blue
Height: 12-36
Type: Perennial
Climate:  Sun-Dry/Moist
Seeds/lb.: 300,000
Rate:  1 oz./200 sq.ft.
Bloom time:  mid May – July