Also known as Flax · 72 gardener saves
Linum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Linum, the genus most gardeners know as flax. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Linum varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Linum questions
How many types of Linum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Linum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 72 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Linum grow in?
Across its varieties, Linum covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Linum bloom?
Most Linum varieties bloom in late spring to summer, late spring to mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Linum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Linum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
