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Linum grandiflorum |
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| Synonym(s) |
Linum grandiflorum var. rubrum |
| Common name |
red flax |
| Family |
linaceae |
| Life cycle |
annual |
| Flowers |
scarlet (summer) |
| Size |
18" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
ordinary garden soil |
From seed  |
germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below
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Striking red flowers on slender stalks. Works best when planted where the flowers can contrast against a lighter color.
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This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away... About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Linum grandiflorum
Visitors to this page have left the following comments| love2garden | Mar 01, 2006 | I really enjoy the photos that accompany your plant descriptions. |
| Arbeen | Jun 07, 2010 | nice snap..such a heartcatching crimson image.. |
- Pinetree '98 seed. Cellpack 75F (67%G)
- Garden '00 seed. Celltray 75F (56%G, 3-11d)
- Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (90%G, 4d)
- Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (100%G, 4-8d)
- Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (90%G, 4-10d)
- Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (57%G, 4-6d)
No need for bottom heat or light.
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