Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.
Anatomy
Culture
Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Native Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, With Rocks
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Information by: Stephanie Duer Photographer:
Description
Notes
A Utah native. King's Yellow flax is related to its more well-known kin, blue flax, though the stature a little shorter, foliage is a little more substantial, and the flower is a clear, bright yellow. Blooms June to August in its natural habitat, but probably earlier in the valley. Well suited to a rock or alpine garden.
Grow in full sun in coarse, well drained soil. Xeric and drought tolerant. It may be cut back after flowering, though if left it may self-sow.