It even has pleasant side effects, including a sense of well-being, lack of tension and relief from arthritis. It will produce in soils of marginal fertility and can survive drought conditions. Space 8 to 12 inches apart. Harvest flowers when color first shows for fresh cut. For dried arrangements or use in tea, harvest when flower cluster is almost open.
Flax seed contains linseed oil, used for rheumatic pain, diarrhea and coughs.
It is a pretty native perennial, with sky blue flowers. Flax grows easily in any well-drained soil and tolerates drought conditions. Nostalgic scented geraniums have charmed window gardeners since the 17th century. Leaves are used in potpourris, perfumes, and for flavoring preserves. Scented geraniums prefer a rich, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.