About
Linum salsoloides, the heath-leaved flax, is a compact, semi-evergreen subshrub producing very narrow, heath-like leaves and clusters of white or pale-pink, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. A rewarding little plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Linum, the flaxes, are annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials and shrubs with clusters of funnel-shaped, five-petalled flowers in blue, white or yellow over a long season in spring or summer. Excellent plants for sunny, well-drained borders and rock gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.