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Rauhuia linen flax
Common Name: Rauhuia linen flax
Genus: Linum
Species: monogynum
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 50cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant: March to May
The New Zealand linen flax is a compact, short-lived woody perennial that is therefore valued for sand dune restoration projects and also rock gardens and cottage-style garden borders. It rarely grows taller than 50cm (1.5ft) and has attractive white flowers in spring and summer.
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