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(Linum berlandieri)
Berlandier’s Yellow Flax (Linum berlandieri)
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Photo by: Cleveland Powell | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Cleveland Powell | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-04-16T10:26:06-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Linum berlandieri, commonly known as Berlandier’s Yellow Flax, is an annual or perennial herb native to open grasslands and prairies in the Central United States to northeast Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and a width of 0.5-0.8 feet (0.2-0.2 meters). This plant features delicate stems and narrow leaves, with vibrant yellow to orange flowers that bloom in the summer and fall, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
Berlandier’s Yellow Flax is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it can tolerate very low water conditions, moderate watering will encourage more abundant flowering. It is often used in rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and as a border plant. Gardeners should be aware that it can self-seed prolifically under favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Berlandier’s Yellow Flax is valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it can tolerate very low water conditions, moderate watering will encourage more abundant flowering. It is often used in rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and as a border plant. Gardeners should be aware that it can self-seed prolifically under favorable conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1.2 feet
- Width: 0.5-0.8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Very Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to open grasslands and prairies in the Central United States to northeast Mexico
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Linum berlandieri, Linum berlandieri var. berlandieri, Linum rigidum var. berlandieri, Cathartolinum berlandieri, Linum sanctum, Cathartolinum sanctum, Linum annuum, Linum arkansanum, Linum berlandieri var. berendieri
GBIF Accepted Name: Linum berlandieri Hook.