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Blue Flax
Linum lewisii
Blue Flax
In stock · from $14.50
Blue-green needle-like leaves on graceful 2' tall stems. Satiny sky blue flowers, borne on wiry stems, appear in late spring, last through mid-summer, and open fully only on sunny days. Small, rounded seed heads form in summer.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-22.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Flax get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Flax need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blue Flax need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Flax grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Blue Flax deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Flax in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.50. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Flax wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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