Scarlet Flax 100 Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Red Wildflower for Garden Planting

Scarlet Flax is a charming annual wildflower prized for its brilliant crimson-red blooms that open in the morning sun. Also known as Linum rubrum, this heirloom variety brings a bright, airy texture to meadows, wildflower mixes, cottage gardens, and border plantings. Its delicate five-petaled flowers rise on slender, wiry stems above fine blue-green foliage, creating a cheerful, naturalized look with minimal fuss.

Easy to grow from seed, Scarlet Flax is a favorite for pollinator-friendly gardens and low-water landscapes. The flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, and the plants self-sow readily in suitable conditions, returning year after year in many gardens. Whether scattered in a wildflower patch or planted in drifts, Scarlet Flax delivers vivid color through the summer months.

Plant Features

• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds with reliable performance
• Vivid scarlet-red flowers on slender, graceful stems
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Self-sows readily for naturalized plantings

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Linum rubrum
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18–30 inches
• Spacing: 9–12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Scarlet Flax seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Scatter seeds over prepared soil and press them lightly into the surface; do not bury deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, then thin to the recommended spacing. For best results, choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Once established, Scarlet Flax needs little care. Water during extended dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, or allow some flowers to go to seed for self-sowing. This wildflower performs well in meadow plantings, pollinator gardens, and xeriscapes.

What's Included

100 Scarlet Flax seeds (Linum rubrum).