Sure…blue flax might be common, and its propensity to reseed all over the place is only endearing to some of us, but how can you go wrong with those flowers?
This is a beautiful flower and one of my favorite colors. I told someone the other day that even the weeds are beautiful to photograph. God made such a beautiful world for us to enjoy.
It’s related, but not the same. This blue flax is a cultivar (I can’t recall which one, maybe ‘Blue Sapphire’) of Linum perenne, and linen is made from L. usitatissimum. I was thinking more about this when I read your comment and I’m now curious if we grow much L. usitatissimum for fibre in Canada. Will have to see if I can find any statistics online. Very interesting!
I agree – I don’t have a problem with it reseeding everywhere! 🙂 I hope you’re enjoying Stampede! That storm this afternoon was pretty wicked, I hope it wasn’t too nasty down at the grounds.
This is a beautiful flower and one of my favorite colors. I told someone the other day that even the weeds are beautiful to photograph. God made such a beautiful world for us to enjoy.
So absolutely true!
Lovely. I couldn’t grow it the one time I tried. I’d be happy to have it reseeding anywhere; is it easy to pull out?
It is actually nice and easy to yank if it decides to grow where it isn’t wanted. But I love it and usually let it do as it pleases…. 🙂
I wish blue flax were common in Maine—I’ve never seen it before. What a beautiful shade of blue, my favorite color.
They are so gorgeous! I like the long, feathery stems, too – they look great moving in a breeze.
A lovely photo of one of my favorite wild flowers! have a lovely weekend, Johanna
Thank you – I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday weekend!
Love that blue! 🙂
It is striking, isn’t it?
Yes, it is. Just imagine an entire field of those… Stunning!
That is a beautiful photo Sheryl! Have a great weekend!
Thank you! The light was perfect that morning and the blue flowers were just breathtaking.
Hope you’re having a lovely weekend! Is it still so hot there?
Roasting! Nearly 40°C yesterday!
Whew! That’s way too hot for me! Hope it’s cooled down a bit over the past few days.
I don’t thinkk blue flax is common around here. Wonderful color.
Maybe it prefers the cold north…. I love it in the garden as it blooms now and then again when it is cooler in early fall.
I love that color and have never seen blue flax. I’ll be looking for it though. Wonderful photo. Have a great weekend.
It is a beautiful plant, for sure! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend as well!
Blue like the sky
Perfect comparison! 🙂
What a gorgeous shade of blue!
They’re really lovely…. 🙂
That’s so pretty! Is it flax like the flax that linen comes from, do you know?
It’s related, but not the same. This blue flax is a cultivar (I can’t recall which one, maybe ‘Blue Sapphire’) of Linum perenne, and linen is made from L. usitatissimum. I was thinking more about this when I read your comment and I’m now curious if we grow much L. usitatissimum for fibre in Canada. Will have to see if I can find any statistics online. Very interesting!
one of my favourite re-seeders! I hope you have a great weekend.
I agree – I don’t have a problem with it reseeding everywhere! 🙂 I hope you’re enjoying Stampede! That storm this afternoon was pretty wicked, I hope it wasn’t too nasty down at the grounds.
Lucky I wasn’t there today!
They are beautiful – blue flowers are my definite favourite! Agreed – can’t go wrong:)
I’m really partial to blue flowers, too – they’re just so striking !
Lovely!
It is marvelous! 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely holiday weekend!
I must remember to find out if it will grow in my garden. I would love to have some. I like plants which reseed.
They look spectacular when they drift together in large numbers.
I have just looked at a seed catalogue for NZ and the seeds are available.
Nice flower. Good shot.
Thanks so much!
Never saw blue flax before but would love to have it take over my yard!
It’s a beauty…very airy and light in appearance but tough as nails.
Wow – the intensity of those blue flowers 🙂
They are amazing, aren’t they?
I love flax too and have grown it in the past. Lovely!
I can’t get enough of that colour!
So pretty. My favorite color. You live in a beautiful spot.
Thanks! I am delighted to have found your blog – thanks so much for discovering mine! Have a wonderful week!