Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Japan
Types
Winged flax, Bristle flax, Fairy flax
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Black, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Carminative, Emollient, Ophthalmic, Poultice, Stomachic
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Fibre, For making oil, Used in paper industry
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LINUM perenne
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Perennial Flax, Blue flax, Alpine flax
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Blue Flax Plant
sasanqua
In German
Blaue Flachspflanze
sasanqua
In French
Bleu lin Plante
sasanqua
In Spanish
Planta de lino azul
sasanqua
In Greek
Μπλε Λίνο Φυτών
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Planta do linho azul
Sasankya
In Polish
Niebieski roślin lnu
Sasankya
In Latin
Blue linum Planta
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Flax and Sasanqua
Season and care of Blue Flax and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax season is Summer and Sasanqua season is Summer. The type of soil for Blue Flax is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Flax is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Flax and Sasanqua Physical Information
Blue Flax and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax and Sasanqua are as follows:
Blue Flax flower color: Blue and Sky Blue
Blue Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Flax and Sasanqua
Care of Blue Flax and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.