Botanical Name: Linum kingii
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Common Name: King's Yellow Flax  
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  • 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
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  • 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.