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Cynoglossum officinale
DOG'S TONGUE, HOUND'S TONGUE

SKU: 2406-010
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Cynoglossum officinale is also known as houndstongue, houndstooth, dog's tongue, gypsy flower. Reddish-purple funnel-shaped flowers bloom between May and September. The leaves are greyish and softly haired.

The plant owes its common and scientific name to the long greyish leaves that are reminiscent of a dog's tongue and were once given as a remedy for dog bites.

Found in most parts of Europe, and also North America, where it was accidentally introduced. It lives in wet places, sand dunes, waste land and hedges. In BC it is considered in invasive and should only be considered for use in controlled rural areas away from native areas and wild lands.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-9

Height: 30", 75cm

Location: Sun

Seeds per packet: 10

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DOG'S TONGUE, HOUND'S TONGUE

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Cynoglossum officinale is also known as houndstongue, houndstooth, dog's tongue, gypsy flower. Reddish-purple funnel-shaped flowers bloom between May and September. The leaves are greyish and softly haired.

The plant owes its common and scientific name to the long greyish leaves that are reminiscent of a dog's tongue and were once given as a remedy for dog bites.

Found in most parts of Europe, and also North America, where it was accidentally introduced. It lives in wet places, sand dunes, waste land and hedges. In BC it is considered in invasive and should only be considered for use in controlled rural areas away from native areas and wild lands.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-9

Height: 30", 75cm

Location: Sun

Seeds per packet: 10