Golden flax (Linum flavum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Golden flax on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Linaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Golden flax
Linum flavum, commonly known as Yellow Flax, is a low-growing perennial plant celebrated for its vibrant, cup-shaped yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to mid-summer. Its delicate stems and fine foliage form a neat mound, bringing a splash of sunshine to rock gardens, border fronts, or as a groundcover. It's an excellent choice for naturalistic or xeriscape gardens.
Native range
Central and Southern Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus
Care tips
It thrives in full sun exposure for optimal flowering. This plant requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or gravelly, as it is sensitive to waterlogging, so watering should be moderate and infrequent. Avoid over-fertilization and excessive watering, as these can weaken the plant and diminish its bloom.
How to save a dying Golden flax
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, soft stems. Flower drop.
- First aid
- Check drainage. Reduce watering if soil is wet. Prune damaged stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage, quickly rotting roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and you act fast.