Prairie Flax

Linum lewisii, Linaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Winged Bean PeaLotus tetragonolobus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Bitter VetchlingLathyrus linifolius

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

American BistortPolygonum bistortoides

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

White MeadowfoamLimnanthes alba

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Summer FarewellDalea pinnata

Pollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Quick Summer CoverSoil ConditioningPollinator SupportFiber Production

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Prairie Flax grow in?

Prairie Flax grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Prairie Flax?

Good companions for Prairie Flax include Winged Bean Pea, Bitter Vetchling, Mediterranean Saltbush, American Bistort, White Meadowfoam.

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