Linum lewisii (Wild Blue Flax) CC RO

Plant Description: Linum lewisii is a widespread low-growing perennial. It forms a mound of densely clustered stems 8-24 inches long. The foliage mound stays closer to the ground, while lovely sky-blue, radial flowers climb higher, up to 3 feet above the foliage. Each flower has 5 delicate petals which are not fused. Shortly after blooming in late spring, petals fall off, revealing 5 persistent green sepals. Leaves are opposite, linear to lance-shaped and grow 1-2 inches long, dressing the length of the stems. Plants last only a few years but will self-sow once established. Height: 1-3ft Width: 1.5-3ft Watering needs: Moist to rather dry Sun needs: Full sun Soil needs: Sandy, rocky soil Bloom Time: Late spring Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This native plant's habitats include dry grasslands, open ponderosa pine forests, roadsides and rocky ridges at mid to fairly-high elevations. It is found in Alaska and all over Canada. In the U.S., it is more commonly found from th