14-21 days






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American Flax Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMELinum lewisii
USD 10.99
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American flax opens sky-blue flowers each morning on wiry stems — the same plant behind linen and nutritious flaxseed.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
60-70F
USDA Zones 3-9 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
American Flax care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Linum lewisii
- Common names
- Lewis Blue Flax, Prairie Flax
- Family
- Linaceae
- Genus
- Linum
- Species
- L. lewisii
Start growing
Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit connects history (fiber) with botany (seeds).
Propagation
Seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms late spring; flowers drop petals by noon.
Growing conditions
Ridges and dry slopes.
Weather & tolerances
Drought and cold tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Grasshoppers.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
Perennial herb with tough fibers in stem and sky-blue flowers.
Varieties
‘Appar’.
Garden & everyday uses
Fiber (linen), seeds (linseed/flaxseed oil)
Native range & distribution
Native to Western North America.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
History
Indigenous peoples used the fibers for cordage and fishing nets.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-TGK-SDFSD — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow American Flax from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your American Flax seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do American Flax seeds take to germinate?
American Flax seeds typically sprout in 14-21 days at 60-70F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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