Stiff-stem Flax

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Stiff-stem Flax

Linum berlandieri var. berlandieri
Linum berlandieri var. berlandieri
Stiff-stem Flax; Yellow Flax; Berlandier’s Yellow Flax
South-central U.S.
6 inches

1.5 feet
6

8 inches
  • Central Texas
  • Texas
  • Part Sun/Shade
  • Very Low
  • Flowering

About This Plant

Partial sun / shade. Sow seeds in the fall in sandy or gravelly soils. Stiff-stem flax grows to 12″ tall and forms small colonies of wildflowers. The fibers and oil were used by settlers in their daily lives for 200 years.

Maintenance

Mow in early summer after seeds have fallen.

Features

Plant Type:
Wildflowers
Size:
6 inches-1.5' H, 6-8" W
Sunlight Requirements:
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy
Wildlife:
Pollinators
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Time:
February, March, April, May, June
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No

This plant goes well with

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