Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000872
11/12/99
Linum narbonense--Narbonne Flax
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 24 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Blue
Comments: This flax bears blue flowers June through
August. The flowers are about an inch across and are
somewhat larger than those of L. perenne. It prefers a
sunny location and a moist, sandy, well-drained loam. In
cold climates be sure to provide a mulch for winter
protection. The plants tend to be short-lived. Cut the
plants to a height of about 8 inches after they flower.
Propagation: Propagation is by seed or division. The seed
germinates in 3 to 4 weeks at temperatures between 65 and
75 degrees. Flowering will not occur until the second
season. The plants may be divided in the spring or fall.
Cultivars:
'Heavenly Blue' - Flowers bright blue.
References for Cultivars: Thompson and Morgan 1997.
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