About
A dwarf, compact, woody-based sub-shrub from Turkey and the Near East with small, linear, slightly hairy, mid-green leaves and erect, wiry stems bearing small, open, blue, five-petalled flax flowers in summer. A charming little-known flax for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Townsendia are dwarf perennial plants with tufts of very narrow linear leaves, and comparatively large daisy-like flowers with many rays, white, rose-purple or violet
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.