Grooved Flax
Linum sulcatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, FL and 30 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Grooved flax is a compact annual wildflower that produces delicate blue flowers throughout the summer months. This low-water native grows in neat clumps and maintains a tidy appearance in sunny garden beds.
In an HOA neighborhood
Grooved Flax takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual nature means it dies back completely each year
- Can appear sparse or weedy compared to traditional landscaping
- Small size may look unkempt in formal front yard settings
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and beetles during its long blooming period from June through August.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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