Scarlet Flax

Linum rubrum (Ornamental, showy specie)

A hardy annual, non-native. This specie must be planted in the spring after the danger of frost and will bloom from April to September with an abundance of color if planted densely. Once established Scarlet Flax can tolerate high heat and extremely dry conditions in full sun in well drained soil. The seeding rate is 8-12 lbs per acre or 5 oz per 1,000 square feet. The mature height is 1 through 2 feet.

Height 1-2 Feet