In 1806, near the end of their great expedition, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark observed this western North American perennial in the valleys of the Rocky Mountains and along the Missouri River. It was named Linum Lewisii after Captain Lewis. This subspecies, which is more robust than the common European blue flax, is desirable in the perennial border or sunny wild flower garden for its airy texture and sky blue flowers. Although the individual flowers last only one day, they are produced in such profusion that the plant is in continuous bloom.

Herbaceous North American perennial.
Clear blue, funnel-shaped flowers on slender, somewhat nodding stems in mid summer. Fine textured foliage.
Clump forming plants grow 2 to 3 feet high.
Prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil.
USDA Zones 5 through 8.
zone5, zone6, zone7,zone8
This plant will begin shipping April 9th.