Linum lewisii var. alpicola

The alpine variety of Lewis flax is a compact, cold-hardy wildflower native to the high-elevation habitats of California, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, producing cheerful blue flowers through the summer months. It thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and sunny to partially shaded alpine conditions, making it ideal for rock gardens and native plant restorations in mountainous regions. This variety is rarely available commercially and is best sourced through native plant societies or specialty seed sup