Linum grandiflorum

Scarlet Flax, Red Flax

Message of the Flower

Good Temper

Colour

Bright crimson

Family

Liliaceae

Flower Size

About 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial.

Fragrance of Flower

Lightly fragrant or not noticeably scented

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous

Life Cycle

Annual.

Blooming Period

Late spring to summer

Climate

Prefers temperate climates

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained soils, tolerates a range from poor to fertile

Temperature Ranges

Hardy to USDA zones 5-9

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-resistant; may be susceptible to fungal diseases in wet conditions

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Habitat

Native to North Africa and Southern Europe; cultivated worldwide in gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely grown for its vivid flowers and ease of care

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated