Yellow Prairie Flax
Linum berlandieri var. berlandieri
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
72"–18" H × 72"–96" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AR, CO, KS, LA and 3 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Yellow Prairie Flax produces cheerful yellow flowers from spring through summer on delicate, branching stems. This native Texas wildflower spreads to form a naturalistic groundcover that thrives in sunny locations with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Yellow Prairie 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, mid zone.
- Spread too large for structured beds
Wildlife value
The bright yellow blooms attract butterflies and native bees throughout the long flowering season. Seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Yellow Prairie Flax need?
- Yellow Prairie Flax grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Yellow Prairie Flax bloom?
- Yellow Prairie Flax blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Yellow Prairie Flax native?
- Yellow Prairie Flax (Linum berlandieri var. berlandieri) is native to AR, CO, KS, LA and 3 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Yellow Prairie Flax attract?
- Yellow Prairie Flax draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Yellow Prairie Flax HOA-friendly?
- Yellow Prairie Flax takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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