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hound's-tongue

hound's-tongue

Cynoglossum officinale

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

A biennial or short-lived perennial with hairy foliage and small pink, purple, or white flowers arranged in coiled clusters. Often considered a weedy invasive in many regions, it tolerates poor conditions and is attractive to pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Mediterranean, Europe

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with