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Genus: Linum Species: perenne Common Name: Perennial Flax Family: Linaceae Order: Malpighiales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 0.75 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to early Summer Flower Color: Blue or white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-8 Note: This short-lived perennial is suitable for borders and rock or wild flower gardens. The flowers of this profuse bloomer last only one day. Europeans used to make rope and linen from the fibrous stem of Perennial Flaxt. Monitor plant for grasshoppers and cutworms. Prefers sunny to partly shady, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.