Lewis flax, also known as Prairie flax, Lewis's flax

Lewis flax exhibits a striking structure with a perennial growth habit, featuring slender stems that typically rise to about 2 feet (60 cm) in height. The plant is adorned with narrow, lance-like leaves that scale the stems in a spiraled arrangement. Most notable are the delicate, sky-blue flowers, each consisting of five distinct petals. These blooms gracefully present themselves from spring into summer, attracting a suite of pollinators including bees and flies, essential for lewis flax's reproduction. The elegant flowers and linear foliage of lewis flax make it a distinctive presence in its habitat.