Lewis flax

Linum lewisii

Short-lived, drought tolerant native perennial with light blue flowers that are replaced daily from April to August. Widely adapted, occurring on well-drained, infertile and disturbed soils of mixed grass prairies, shrublands, woodlands and forest openings; up to 12,000 ft. elevation. Cold hardy. Intolerant of poor drainage, flooded soils or high water tables. Use for habitat restoration, reclamation, roadsides and beautification. Also use in green strips and fuel breaks; semi-evergreen and fire resistant. Eaten by livestock and wild ungulates, especially deer and antelope. Birds eat the seeds in fall and winter.

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Growing Region

Pacific Northwest, Southwest, California, Midwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
170,000
Growing Region
Pacific Northwest, Southwest, California, Midwest
Native
Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest, Midwest, California
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
1-2 ft
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Blue
Bunch/Sod
Bunch

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Lewis flax

Linum lewisii

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