Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate …

Aug 9, 2024 · The flax plant is a veritable supermarket that produces fiber for making linen cloth, tasty seeds, and more. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay discusses how to grow and care for this …

Feb 8, 2025 · Flax is a flowering plant cultivated both for its fiber, from which linen is made, and for its nutritious seeds, from which linseed oil is obtained. Though flax has lost some of its …

Jan 16, 2024 · Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a rather tough plant that adds a certain whimsy to any wildflower garden and it is easy to grow. This erect annual herb grows up to three feet tall, …

May 29, 2021 · Flax, one of the first crops domesticated by man, was used primarily for fiber. In recent years, we have become more aware of the plant's many benefits - the seeds. Growing …

Oct 21, 2019 · When one speaks of flax today, it is often meant the common flax (Linum usitatissimum). This plant is a species most probably derived from the pale flax (Linum …

Mar 30, 2018 · Whether you want to weave your own linen, boost your intake of healthful omegas, or just enjoy attractive flowers, consider adding flax to your landscape.

Learn how to grow flax in the home garden from seed, including blue flax and scarlet flax. Inlcudes info on planting times, seed spacing and proper watering and care practices.

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a flowering plant that is cultivated for both its seeds and fibers and, occasionally, cut flowers. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants and has been used by …

Jun 7, 2023 · Flax grows as a large carpet of color in its native environments of Europe and Asia. To mimic its native growth habit, plant it in large, generous drifts, which is easy to do because …