Flax (Linum sp.) Two-inch single flowers on grasslike stems, 18 to 24 inches tall. Red, blue, violet, pink, or white. Soil and Light Full sun. Well-drained soil. Planting Plant seeds outdoors in early spring or fall in warm climates. Sow every 3 to 4 weeks for continuous bloom. Comments Difficult to transplant. Use in beds or borders.