Blue and Breezy Flax is a perennial flax cultivar prized for its delicate, sky-blue flowers that dance on slender stems in zones 5 through 8. Growing 18 to 30 inches tall, this frost-hardy plant thrives in lean conditions with minimal water and partial sun, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance flowering accent. The airy, cottage-garden charm of this variety comes from its naturally graceful habit and modest resource demands, qualities that have kept flax beloved across temperate gardens for generations.
Partial Sun
Low
5-8
30in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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Blue and Breezy Flax earns its name through the ethereal quality of its blooms, which seem to float on the slightest breeze. It asks very little in return: partial sun, low water, and well-drained soil between pH 6.0 and 8.0. This variety does not transplant well, which means direct sowing is the path to success, rewarding patient gardeners with reliable, uncomplicated growth.
Blue and Breezy Flax serves primarily as an ornamental flower, valued for its airy blue blooms in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings. The delicate flowers attract pollinators and add an ethereal quality to garden compositions throughout the blooming season.
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Sow Blue and Breezy Flax outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or in fall for germination the following spring. Direct sowing is strongly recommended; this variety does not transplant well. Sow seeds at a depth of one-eighth inch and keep the seedbed lightly moist until germination occurs. Germination temperatures range from 55 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
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