Flax, Scarlet (pack)

Scarlet Flax - Linum grandiflorum rubrum

Annual Open Pollinated. Cup shaped flowers in a brilliant and glossy shade of red. Once established, this plant can tolerate heat and drought. Competes well with grasses and self-sows. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 8" apart when plants reach 3" tall.

For larger plantings, see our Flax, Scarlet (1/4 lb), which covers approximately 1000 sq ft when broadcast.

Scarlet Flax is also included in our California Brilliant Wildflower Mix, a vibrant blend designed to provide a bright display of color in California gardens.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms spring to fall
Attracts: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
Soil: Adaptable, but prefers loose, sandy soil
Native: N. Africa & S. Europe
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Days to Germinate: 20-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 1'-2'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Light Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 425