Hound’s Tongue. A clump-forming bi-annual with softly hairy grey-green narrow leaves. Leafy stems bear clusters of dark purple flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cynoglossum officinale
A clump-forming bi-annual with softly hairy grey-green narrow leaves. Leafy stems bear clusters of dark purple flowers.
Category: Bi-annuals
Additional information
Generic | Cynoglossum |
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Species | officinale |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Hound's Tongue |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Boraginaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back in spring |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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