Flax, Scarlet (1/4 lb)

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. For smaller garden spaces, see our Flax, Scarlet (pack), which covers approximately 10 sq ft when broadcast. Scarlet Flax is also included

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.

For smaller garden spaces, see our Flax, Scarlet (pack), which covers approximately 10 sq ft when broadcast.

Scarlet Flax is also included in our California Brilliant Wildflower Mix (pack), a vibrant blend designed to provide a bright display of color in California gardens.

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