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Linum perenne 'Bright Eyes' Bright Eyes Perennial Flax

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 2/11/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp346-2007

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the ‘Bright Eyes’ perennial flax (Linum perenne ‘Bright Eyes’), detailing its characteristics, growth habits, and uses. The plant produces blue flowers during June and July, grows 12 to 18 inches tall, and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8. It is an herbaceous plant with an upright habit, moderate growth rate, and fine texture. The document also covers its planting requirements, soil tolerances, and potential pest issues, noting that it may self-seed each year and is somewhat available, though it may require sourcing from outside the region. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS- 346, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.