evergreen flax
Also known as: tree flax
L. arboreum is a compact evergreen shrub to 50cm in height and width, with small, blue-green leaves and bright yellow flowers to 3cm in width, in loose terminal clusters
Scientific classification
- Species
- evergreen flax (Linum arboreum)
- Genus
- Linum
- Family
- Linaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of evergreen flax
Distribution map
Southern Aegean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of evergreen flax
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evergreen flax care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Propagate by removing offsets in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Slugs, snails and occasionally aphids may be a problem
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