Flax: Blue

Blue Flax is a graceful heirloom wildflower known for its delicate sky-blue blooms and fine, airy foliage. Each flower opens in the morning with five soft petals, creating a light, shimmering effect in meadow plantings, borders, and naturalized gardens. Its subtle beauty brings movement and softness to any planting space.

Highly valued in pollinator and native-style gardens, Blue Flax attracts bees and other beneficial insects while providing a long season of gentle color. Its slender stems sway easily in the breeze, adding a natural, meadow-like feel to landscapes and wildflower mixes.

• Type: Perennial (short-lived, often grown as annual in some climates)
• Direct sow: Early spring or fall in mild climates
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 6–10 inches
• Height: 18–30 inches
• Bloom season: Late spring through early summer
• Days to bloom: 60–80 days

Blue Flax thrives in well-drained, sandy or lean soils and prefers cool to moderate temperatures. It requires minimal maintenance once established and performs best when not over-fertilized. Plants may self-seed lightly, helping maintain naturalized plantings year after year.