Linum usitatissimum

Linseed; Flax

Linum usitatissimum

Zones 2-5

<p>One of the oldest and most important economic plants known to man. Grown since 5000BC. Bright blue delicate flowers on fine waving stems.The stem is used for linen, the seed for linseed oil. The seed is also used as a cattle feed and when roasted may be eaten. Also medicinal. Ht 60cm.</p>