Narbonne Blue Flax
Linum narbonense
Narbonne Blue Flax (Linum narbonense) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 12–18 in tall and 12–15 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Larger, more vivid blue than native L. lewisii; flowers each morning all summer.
low water12–18 in tall and 12–15 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Linum narbonense
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 12–18 in tall and 12–15 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- blue
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Narbonne Blue Flax good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Narbonne Blue Flax is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Narbonne Blue Flax get?
- It matures to about 12–18 in tall and 12–15 in wide.
- How much water does Narbonne Blue Flax need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Narbonne Blue Flax native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
