Carter's Flax
Linum carteri
- Native to:
- United States
Agricola, Georg, 1494-1555,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers,,,Aldrovandi, Ulisse, 1522-1605?, author,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Norfolk District,Jonston, Johannes, 1603-1675. aut (NL-LeOCL)06982925X Schipper, Jan Jacobsz (Amsterdam) prt (NL-LeOCL)077130537,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Jacksonville District
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Linaceae
- Genus:
- Linum
- Species:
- Linum carteri
- USDA Symbol:
- LICA14
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Native to pine rocklands and scrubby flatwoods in South Florida, habitats maintained by periodic fire. Resprouts after burns.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to pine rocklands and coastal uplands