Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Winged flax, Bristle flax, Fairy flax
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Blue
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
Dark Green, Bronze
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Carminative, Emollient, Ophthalmic, Poultice, Stomachic
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Fibre, For making oil, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LINUM perenne
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Perennial Flax, Blue flax, Alpine flax
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Blue Flax Plant
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Blaue Flachspflanze
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Bleu lin Plante
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Planta de lino azul
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Μπλε Λίνο Φυτών
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Planta do linho azul
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Niebieski roślin lnu
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Blue linum Planta
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Linaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax season is Summer and Eastern Red Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Blue Flax is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Blue Flax flower color: Blue and Sky Blue
Blue Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Blue Flax and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.