Flax, Blue – Linum perenne appar.

This species was selected for outstanding vigor, beauty, and competitiveness with grasses prevalent on sites where it was collected.   ‘Appar’ is a hardy, relatively short-lived, naturalized perennial, 12 to 36 inches tall, with deep blue flowers that bloom profusely for about six weeks beginning in mid May. This is a great wildflower species to attract birds which love the oily seeds.  Single flowers ranging from vibrant blue to light blue on tall, branching stalks with blue-green foliage.  These seeds will germinate in about two weeks in a sunny to partially sunny location.  The plants may re-seed themselves annually.  Planting in the late fall to winter will allow the seeds to overcome the natural dormancy for quicker germination in the spring.