Lewis' Prairie Flax (Linum perenne lewisii). Herbaceous North American perennial Description: Clear blue, funnel-shaped flowers on slender, somewhat nodding stems in early summer. Fine-textured foliage. Habit: Clump forming plants grow 2 to 3 feet high Culture: Prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil. Tolerates dry conditions. Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 Origin: North America Attributes: Drought tolerantIn 1806, near the end of their great expedition, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark observed... - Lewis' Prairie Flax (Linum perenne lewisii). |