Linum marginale
Native or Wild Flax
Slender upright bluish perennial herb, stems usually unbranched, dying back after flowering to a thick tuberous rootstock.
Additional information
- FamilyLinaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.3-0.7 m x 0.3 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesScattered narrow erect leaves 5-20 mm x 1-2 mm, tapering to a soft point.
- Flower colourBlue with darker veins
- Flowering timepeaking September to March
- FlowersLoose, terminal branched cluster of open flowers.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils in open forest. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, dappled and semi-shade.
- Garden useWillowy herb for rockeries, cottage gardens and planting under established trees. Will self-seed readily in ideal conditions.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Aboriginal Use Fibre - cord, fish nets; Food - seeds
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