Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Winged flax, Bristle flax, Fairy flax
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Carminative, Emollient, Ophthalmic, Poultice, Stomachic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Fibre, For making oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LINUM perenne
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Perennial Flax, Blue flax, Alpine flax
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Blue Flax Plant
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Blaue Flachspflanze
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bleu lin Plante
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Planta de lino azul
árbol del pan
In Greek
Μπλε Λίνο Φυτών
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Planta do linho azul
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Niebieski roślin lnu
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Blue linum Planta
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Flax and Breadfruit
Season and care of Blue Flax and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Blue Flax is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Flax and Breadfruit Physical Information
Blue Flax and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax and Breadfruit are as follows:
Blue Flax flower color: Blue and Sky Blue
Blue Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Flax and Breadfruit
Care of Blue Flax and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax pruning is done Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.