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Linum perenne ssp. alpinum
Perennial Flax
Linaceae
Height
20 - 30 cm
Flower colour
blue
Flowering time
late June - August
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
poor, well drained
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Alps
Linum, is a genus of 200 species in the flax family, Linaceae. Common flax belongs to this genus, which is the source of linen and linseed oil. It is widely cultivated, but not found growing wild. Linum species need full sun.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown January - March.
Seed not covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Needs sun and well drained, fairly poor soil.
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