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Growth Type Perennial
Hardiness Zones 5-8
Planting Conditions Full Sun and Heavy Shade
TJ Documented Plant Yes

Clear blue, funnel-shaped flowers bloom on slender, 2'-3' stems in early summer. Lewis and Clark discovered this desirable perennial along the Missouri River in 1806.

Visit Monticello’s Online Shop to check for seeds or plants of Lewis Prairie Flax.

Typical Blooming Dates: April - October
Color(s): Purple
Location at Monticello: West Lawn Bed and Vegetable Garden

In Bloom at Monticello is made possible by support from The Richard D. and Carolyn W. Jacques Foundation.