Blue Flax

Sun: prefers full sun, but light shade is tolerated

Water: keep soil lightly moist during germination, red flax is drought tolerant

Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of soil and use a loose, fine, well-drained soil. 

 Temperature: 18 to 21 degrees Celsius (65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 8 pounds per acre for a meadow, or 12 inches apart in rows

Germination Time: 3 to 4 weeks

Blue flax is native to North America, primarily west of the Mississippi River.  It can be sown in early spring after the last frost or in autumn after the first frost.  Blue flax does not transplant well, so sow where you intend the plants to grow.  They are quite hardy once established and will tolerate hot and dry conditions well.  Blue flax blooms from May until August in most areas.