Hound’s Tongue. A clump-forming perennial with erect, bristly, bright green narrow leaves. Masses of azure-blue flowerheads, resembling forget-me-nots. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cynoglossum nervosum
A clump-forming perennial with erect, bristly, bright green narrow leaves. Masses of azure-blue flowerheads, resembling forget-me-nots.
Additional information
| Generic | Cynoglossum |
|---|---|
| Species | nervosum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hound's Tongue |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| 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 | May, 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 | |
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