Flax, Scarlet (1/4 lb)

Scarlet Flax - L. grandiflorum rubrum Annual Open Pollinated. Cup shaped flowers in a brilliant and glossy shade of red. Once established, this plant can tolerate heat and drought. Competes well with grasses and self-sows. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 8 apart when plants reach 3" tall. Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms spring to fall Attracts: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees Soil: Adaptable, but prefers loose, sandy soil Native: N. Africa & S. Europe USDA Zone: 3-10 Plant In: Spring Planting Depth: 1/16" Days to Germinate: 20-25 Days Height At Maturity: 1'-2' Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun Water Needs: Light Water Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 34,020