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Linaceae
Linseed
Linum usitatissimum
Also known as Linum angustifolium subsp. usitatissimum, Linum humile f. coimbricum, Common flax, Linum usitatissimum subsp. vulgare
Native Plants · Flax · Linseed · Edible Seeds · Medicinal · Fiber Crop · Blue Flowers · Annual · Pollinator · Omega-3 · Cottage Garden
Linseed (flax) is an easy-to-grow annual crop plant that prefers full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil with regular but not excessive watering. It produces attractive blue flowers and seeds rich in omega-3 oils, making it both ornamental and practically useful in the home garden. Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost and thin seedlings to allow good airflow.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 7 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil pH
- 6.5–7
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Alabama, Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Amur, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Assam, Azores, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, British Columbia, Bulgaria
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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