Linum — 9 species
Botanical species in the genus Linum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Linum bienne
Linum bienne
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. L. angustifolium, mentioned above as a synonym of this species, is considered by some botanists to be a distinct species in its own right and the parent of L. usitatissimum, the cultivated flax.
Full cultivation guide →Linum catharticum
Linum catharticum
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position.
Full cultivation guide →Linum crepitans
Linum crepitans
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. This species is considered by most botanists to be no more than a part of L. usitatissimum. It is cultivated for its seed but is losing favour because the seed scatters too easily.
Full cultivation guide →Linum humile
Linum humile
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. Considered by most botanists to be no more than a cultivar of L. usitatissimum, it is cultivated for its fibre and seed.
Full cultivation guide →Linum marginale
Linum marginale
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. It tolerates temperatures down to at least -7°c in Australian gardens but this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers and longer colder and wetter winters. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Linum monogynum
Linum monogynum
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. A very ornamental plant, it is only hardy in the milder areas of the country. Plants are thriving in a sheltered position at Rosewarne Gardens in N.
Full cultivation guide →Linum perenne
Linum perenne
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light dry well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. Prefers an alkaline soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.
Full cultivation guide →Linum strictum
Linum strictum
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position.
Full cultivation guide →Linum usitatissimum
Linum usitatissimum
Family: Linaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile humus-rich soil in a sunny sheltered position. Plants grow best in a well-drained, loamy soil, those overlying a clay subsoil produce the best results. They prefer a pH in the range of 5 - 7.
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