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Linum usitatissimum
Common Name: Common flax, linseed
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Plant Family: LinaceaePlant Type: annual/biennial, deciduous, edible, medicinal
Growth habit: erect
Growth Rate: fast, mature size: 0.7m. high x 0.2m. wideColour: leaf- light green, flower- light blue, stem- green
Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun
Soil: dry, moist, pH preference - Any, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: minimum -45°C, USDA zone 2 to 10
Origin: AsiaDescription:
Very narrow lance shaped, pale green leaves and slender stems carrying the pale blue, saucer shaped flowers..Cultivation:
Light well-drained, moderately fertile humus rich soil in a sunny sheltered position.Propagation:
Bulbs are ideally planted in late fall, 3cm deep and 15cm apart. Bulbs may also be planted in early spring. Full sun to partial shade, well-drained rich soil, bulbs should never be wet for any length of time, though plants require regular watering. Mulch in summer.Design and Other Uses:
Linum usitatissimum is grown for its oil-rich seeds and bast fibre.Other Notes:
