Blue flax is native to the mid-west and western states, including Utah. In spring, it forms a clump of upright to arching stems with blue-green, needle-like foliage, the clump swaying nicely in breezes. Simple, five-petaled, blue to violet flowers appear in May and June. The flowers open in the early morning and the petals fall during mid-day as it gets hot; on cloudy days the flowers last longer. But when the petals fall, they form a lovely blue blanket under the plant. Use in sunny borders, mixed in with ornamental grasses, or in a meadowish garden. Grows about 20 to 30 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. A Utah native.
Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate clay-loam soils, but heavy clay soils will shorten the plants life. It will self-sow. If a tidy appearance is importance, it may be cut back after blooming. Attracts bees and butterflies. Also listed as Linum perenne v. lewisii.