Spurge Flax (Thymelaea Passerina) is a annual herb in the Thymelaeaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Thymelaea passerina is an erect herbaceous annual plant growing 6-61 cm tall with slender wiry stems that can be woody and often branch.

Spurge Flax

Spurge Flax

Thymelaea Passerina

Thymelaea passerina is an erect herbaceous annual plant growing 6-61 cm tall with slender wiry stems that can be woody and often branch.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spurge Flax

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Thymelaeaceae
Genus:Thymelaea