Flax, Blue – Linum lewisii (Linaceae)

Description

Permacultural Aid

This beautiful delft blue flower is a real treasure, and blooms absolutely forever in sun or part shade. Another must have for a meadow, naturalized garden, or back of the border setting, with great color, and a pollinator attractor. For centuries they have been used for their fibers and seed oils which are extremely high in omega-3 fatty acids. Seeds should be crushed when eaten so they will not just go through your system Also deer and fire resistant.