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Linum usitatissimum (Flax, Linseed)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29226

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Linales Family: Linaceae Genus: Linum Species: Linum usitatissimum

Common Names add Common Flax edit | delete Cultivated Flax edit | delete Linseed edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Herb Medicinal Ornamental   Zones / Hardiness edit   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Wildflower Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Blue White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Flax planted near potatoes helps discourage potato bugs edit | delete Flax is spun, then woven into Linen edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Linum humile



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