It is found as far west as Texas and Wisconsin, east to the Atlantic Ocean, north to Ontario and Maine, and south to southern Florida.

[3] Its natural habitat is open areas such as prairies and savannas, often on acidic soil.

[4] It is a conservative species, usually restricted to high-quality natural communities.

[5] Linum medium is a perennial that produces flowers in mid-summer.

[4] It is one of several yellow-flowered Linum species that are widespread in eastern North America; others include L. floridanum, L. striatum, L. sulcatum, and L.