Linum usitatissimum | Common Flax | Linseed | 20_Seeds Zebra Heliconian

Linum usitatissimum | Common Flax | Linseed | 20_Seeds Zebra HeliconianThese seeds were collected from Linum usitatissimum, also known as Common Flax, and Linseed. This annual plant likes to live in full sun to partial shade where it can grow to about 4 feet high. The beautiful blue blossoms are on display from the middle of the summer until early fall. The fiber collected from this plant is very versatile and can be used to make a number of different items. This plant is a larval host plant for the Flax Bollworm Moth.

Wildlife & Garden Harmony

buffalo plum

The flower buds and young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and they contain 12 percent protein by dry weight

🌺 Bloom Color & Floral Notes

It grows to 1 or 2 feet high and likes to live in sun to partial shade

also known as the Island Mallow

Occasionally found naturalizing in places like Hawaii

Marine Blue

It is also resistant to many leaf diseases that the other dogwoods are susceptible to

historic charm

Growing to a maximum height of about 8 feet this plant likes to live in full sun

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