species 23,648 observations
Lewis Flax
Linum lewisii
Field notes
Supports All
77
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Setaceous Hebrew Character, Variegated Fritillary, Bertha Armyworm Moth
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Oblique Streaktail, Fall Field Cricket, Sandhill Crane, Sharp-tailed Grouse
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Margined Calligrapher, Hunt's Bumble Bee, Large-tailed Aphideater, Greater Bee Fly
70
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect Mounding Multi stemmed
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.