scarlet flax flower seeds Flax, Scarlet Flower seeds

scarlet flax flower seeds Flax, Scarlet Flower seedsThe heat and drought tolerant, frost hardy annual Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum) produces small 1" vibrant red five petal blossoms edged in black on 2' 3' wiry stems with delicate foliage. This ornamental flower lasts only for a day, opening at dawn and dropping its petals by mid day. And then another blooms tomorrow. Life cycle: Annual Bloom season: Spring, summer Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators Flower meaning: Creativity,

The heat- and drought-tolerant, frost-hardy annual Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum) produces small 1" vibrant red five-petal blossoms edged in black on 2'-3' wiry stems with delicate foliage. This ornamental flower lasts only for a day, opening at dawn and dropping its petals by mid-day. And then another blooms tomorrow.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Creativity, domestication, purity, virtue, wisdom

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Linum grandiflorum
• Hardiness zones: 1-10
• Planting season: Spring
• Days to maturity: 75-90 days
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-10 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
• Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, well-drained
• Soil pH: 5.5-8.5
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: No