Licilia Azure Linaria is a charming Moroccan native that brings delicate, sky-blue flowers to gardens in zones 6 through 10. This frost-tolerant cultivar reaches a compact 18 inches tall, making it nimble enough for borders, containers, and cottage gardens alike. From direct sowing to first bloom takes just 42 to 56 days, rewarding impatient gardeners with color from spring through summer. Its pollinator-magnet flowers appear from March through August, and the plant thrives in full sun with moderate water and moderate fertility.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-10
18in H x 8in W
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Moderate
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Azure Linaria blooms reliably fast, hitting its stride in under two months from seed. The delicate blue flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout a long season, while the compact, narrow form (just 8 inches wide) slides seamlessly into tight garden spaces. Direct sowing in early spring or mid-summer gives you two chances for continuous color, making this cultivar a clever choice for gardeners who want impact without fuss.
Licilia Azure Linaria is grown as an ornamental flower, valued for its delicate blooms and pollinator appeal in garden beds, borders, and container plantings. The long bloom window from spring into late summer makes it a reliable source of continuous color in sunny spots.
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Direct sow seeds 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost for spring and early summer bloom. For continuous color, resow in mid-July for flowers starting in early fall. In warmer winter areas (zones 8 to 10), sow in fall or winter for earlier spring bloom.
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