Dwarf-flax is a hardy plant that thrives in well-drained, sandy soils with full sunlight exposure. Special care points include ensuring the soil remains relatively dry to prevent root rot and avoiding over-fertilization, as dwarf-flax prefers nutrient-poor conditions. This resilient nature makes it an easy plant to maintain.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
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Stems of this wildflower vary between 5 cm and 15 cm in length, with linear leaves manifesting alternately. Five petals are widely spreading between 3 mm and 8 mm in dimension. The leaves are typically not planar and not clasping, and stipule glands are well developed with red exudate. Inflorescences are dense, with cymes characteristically open and 0.5 to 8 mm pedicels somewhat thread-like and ascending. These pink to rose colored petals each manifest three minute scales at the inner base; stamen dimensions vary between 6 mm and 7 mm. There are five stamens, and anthers are pink to deep purple. Fruits have a smooth surface exterior.
It grows in a number of open habitats, often on serpentine soils. This is a spindly annual herb producing a very thin stem 5 to 20 centimeters in height. Its small, sparse leaves are linear in shape. The tiny flowers have five white or pink-veined white petals each less than four millimeters long and protruding stamens with white or purple anthers.
Allen springs dwarf-flax is a delicate annual wildflower, with a slender stem and narrow leaves, blossoming under full sun in the rocky soils of California's serpentine grasslands. Its flowers exhibit a notable radiant pink hue with five distinct petals that welcome pollinators. Adapted to harsh, low-nutrient conditions, allen springs dwarf-flax blooms from April to June, its beauty a testament to survival in a challenging ecosystem.
Slender dwarf-flax is a delicate, low-growing wildflower with sparse foliage and starry white to pale pink blooms that grace its slender stems. Thriving in open, rocky habitats, its resilience to harsh conditions is belied by the fragile appearance of its thin leaves and petals. The plant's small stature and fine features adapt it well to the limited resources of its native arid environment.
California dwarf flax is a delicate annual herb native to California's serpentine soils. Its slender stems and narrow leaves support a striking display of star-shaped, soft yellow flowers with vibrant red stamens. The plant's drought-resilient characteristics allow it to thrive in the arid Mediterranean climate, blooming from April to June. Its specialized habitat preferences make california dwarf flax a distinctive member of the chaparral and grassland communities.
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