Common Flax

Linum usitatissimum

Family: Linaceae

Green & Freshfaintclean

SeasonSpring–Summer

OriginNear East

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer

Flax produces delicate sky-blue flowers for a single day each, floating above slender stems, the source of linen since ancient Egypt and a carrier of quiet, industrious virtue.

Symbolism & Meaning

domestic virtue, industry, I feel your kindness

In the Victorian language of flowers, common flax means “I feel your kindness”.

Habitat & Environment

Near East

Common Flax is native to Near East.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameLinum usitatissimum
FamilyLinaceae
Native ToNear East
Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
LifespanAnnual

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