Origin
Europe, Asia
Melanesia
Types
Winged flax, Bristle flax, Fairy flax
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Carminative, Emollient, Ophthalmic, Poultice, Stomachic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Fibre, For making oil, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LINUM perenne
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Perennial Flax, Blue flax, Alpine flax
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Blue Flax Plant
Copperleaf
In German
Blaue Flachspflanze
Copperleaf
In French
Bleu lin Plante
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Planta de lino azul
copperleaf
In Greek
Μπλε Λίνο Φυτών
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Planta do linho azul
Copperleaf
In Polish
Niebieski roślin lnu
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Blue linum Planta
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Linales
Euphorbiales
Family
Linaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax and Copperleaf
Season and care of Blue Flax and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax season is Summer and Copperleaf season is Summer. The type of soil for Blue Flax is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax is Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Flax and Copperleaf Physical Information
Blue Flax and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax and Copperleaf are as follows:
Blue Flax flower color: Blue and Sky Blue
Blue Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Blue Flax and Copperleaf
Care of Blue Flax and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.