Flax, Scarlet (1/4 lb)

Scarlet Flax - L. 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. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 8 apart when plants reach 3" tall.

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: 34,020