The flax was beautiful the first year we planted it, did very well and is pretty hardy, drought resistant. Our garden plot is blasted with all-day sun, they never wilted. It ended up self-sowing, but, I didn't encourage it as much as I should have. I think this season, I'll re-focus on the flax. You can use flax for just about anything from flour to fiber!! (But I know you know that!)