Starting blue flax (Linum perenne) indoors in winter creates a spring hummingbird paradise. The beautiful yellow center of these exquisite blue blossoms attracts hummingbirds, bees, moths, and butterflies.
The perennial blue flax blooms from May to June in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. It opens in the morning and sheds its petals by late afternoon. No worries—new blossoms will appear the next day!
This sun-worshipping plant loves well-drained soil and self-seeds, adding beauty to your garden each season. When trying to make your yard a hummingbird-friendly habitat, blue flax is a must-have for its beauty and bird appeal
Planting Blue Flax Indoors If you want to plant blue flax early, start the seeds inside six to eight weeks before the final frost. Not sure when? Search Almanac.com by zip code. After choosing a timeline, gather your materials.
To start seeds well, use Burpee Premium Organic Potting Mix and robust seed cells like RooTrimmer Growing Trays. The tray should be placed in a sunny window after sowing the seeds over the potting soil. Flax seeds develop when the soil is damp but not soaked.
Once sprouted, blue flax needs little care—just water and sunlight to create beautiful blue flowers. Only make sure your flax has room to expand by moving it to a larger pot before it becomes rootbound.
Late-stage root disturbance might stunt growth. Once the seedlings reach several inches, they can be planted in your flowerbed. Edge or fill a flowerbed with beautiful foliage with blue flax.
Soon, your plants will bloom, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to your garden refuge.