Lewis Flax
Lewis Flax
Linum lewisii
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High,
Moderate
Seedling rate:
1.5-4
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
3500
Max elevation:
9500
Counties:
Carson City,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:
Reeves 2006, Gossweiler 2024, USDA 2009.