• Bright red scarlet flax flower with dark center against a plain white background.
  • Red scarlet flax flowers growing in a colorful mixed wildflower field setting.
  • Deep red scarlet flax flowers with green leaves filling a bright garden setting.
  • Bright red scarlet flax flower with green center against a blurred green background.
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Scarlet Flax Seeds

This unique variant boasts brilliant cherry-colored blooms

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Linum grandiflorum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Red

A stunning diminutive wildflower, Scarlet Flax is a stunning addition to any wildflower garden. Unlike its blue cousins, Scarlet Flax tends to bloom in mid to late season. Plant them in tandem and enjoy flax throughout the season!

  • • Annual; Bright blooms attract pollinators
  • • Easy to grow; Mid-Late season wildflower
  • • Adaptable to both sun and shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 9 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 168 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 9,545 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 38,180 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 152,720 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Scarlet Flax Seeds

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Scarlet Flax Seeds FAQs

What is Scarlet Flax also known as?

Scarlet Flax is also known as Linseed.

Is Scarlet Flax resistant to animals or disease?

Scarlet Flax is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Scarlet Flax?

Scarlet Flax is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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