Linum perenne aka Blue Flax

Linum perenne, also known as the perennial flax, blue flax, or lint, is a slender herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, primarily found in the Alps and occasionally in England. This flowering plant, belonging to the Linaceae family, has been introduced to North America, where it can be found in mountain ridges, wooded areas, and sandy plains of the sagebrush steppe, often growing near sagebrush and rabbitbrush. With tough, unbranched stems and spirally arranged narrow lanceolate leaves, Linum perenne can reach a height of 90 centimeters (3 ft) from its woody root crown. Its striking blue, saucer-shaped flowers, measuring 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) in diameter, consist of five petals that may fall off if the stems are broken. In some cases, the English populations are referred to as Linum perenne subsp. anglicum, while high altitude populations in the Alps are known as Linum perenne subsp. alpinum. It is worth noting that Linum lewisii, a similar species found in western North America, is sometimes considered a subspecies of Linum perenne. Interestingly, Native Americans utilized the stems of Linum perenne to craft fishing lines and nets. Blue Flax, a rare houseplant within the Linum genus, is easy to grow and thrives with regular watering. It prefers long-lasting, direct light and should be positioned less than 1 foot away from a window. Well-draining soil is ideal for its growth.