Cynoglossum grande
Western Hound's Tongue
Boraginaceae
Perennials, Flowers
CYNOGLOSSUMBedding, border, or wild garden plants with little blue, white, or pink flowers like forget-me-nots (Myosotis), to which they are related.
Cynoglossum grandeNative toOregon and California coastranges and to Sierra Nevadaslopes below 4,000 ft. Hairy,mostly basal leaves 6–12 in.long. Blue spring flowers withwhite centers. Plants reach1–2 1/2 ft. tall and 1 ft. wide; dieback in summer to a heavyunderground root. Choose ashaded, woodsy site with coolsoil; provide little summer water.
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