Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
-
Winged flax, Bristle flax, Fairy flax
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Antirheumatic, Carminative, Emollient, Ophthalmic, Poultice, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Cosmetics, Fibre, For making oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
LINUM perenne
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Perennial Flax, Blue flax, Alpine flax
In Hindi
sasanqua
Blue Flax Plant
In German
sasanqua
Blaue Flachspflanze
In French
sasanqua
Bleu lin Plante
In Spanish
sasanqua
Planta de lino azul
In Greek
sasanqua
Μπλε Λίνο Φυτών
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Planta do linho azul
In Polish
Sasankya
Niebieski roślin lnu
In Latin
Sasankya
Blue linum Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Blue Flax
Season and care of Sasanqua and Blue Flax is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Blue Flax Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Blue Flax is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Flax is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Blue Flax Physical Information
Sasanqua and Blue Flax physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blue Flax height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Blue Flax are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Flax flower color: Blue and Sky Blue
- Blue Flax leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sasanqua and Blue Flax
Care of Sasanqua and Blue Flax include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Flax pruning is done Midseason Pruning, Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.