Linum perenne

Linum perenne L.

Perennial Flax

Perennial flax is a slender herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 90 centimeters (3 feet) tall. It has a woody root crown and tough, unbranched stems with spirally arranged narrow lanceolate leaves that are 1–2.5 centimeters long. The plant is known for its blue flowers, which are 2.5–5 centimeters in diameter and have five petals.

Details

Order:

Malpighiales

Family:

Linaceae

Genus:

Linum

Chemistry:

Perennial flax contains various compounds including lignans, which are known for their potential health benefits. The plant also produces mucilage, a gel-like substance found in the seeds that has emollient properties.

Uses:

The stems of perennial flax have been used by Native Americans to make fishing line and nets. The plant is also cultivated for ornamental purposes, with cultivars like 'Blue Sapphire' being popular in gardens.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

Up to 90 centimeters (3 feet)

Flower color:

Blue

Suitable habitat:

Mountain ridges, wooded areas, and sandy plains in sagebrush steppe habitats.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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