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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 Striking red flowers on slender stalks. Works best when planted where the flowers can contrast against a lighter color.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: cutting garden

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2000. Pinetree '98 seed. Cellpack 75F (67%G)
2002. Garden '00 seed. Celltray 75F (56%G, 3-11d)
2004. Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (90%G, 4d)
2005. Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (100%G, 4-8d)
2006. Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (90%G, 4-10d)
2008. Seed from '04 garden. Baggy 70F (57%G, 4-6d)

No need for bottom heat or light.

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