Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Linaceae

Genus:

Linum

Species:

Linum grandiflorum

USDA Symbol:

LIGR4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

75 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Direct sow in spring after last frost; seeds germinate readily without special treatment. Prefers cool soil temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI