Hoary Puccoon
Lithospermum canescens
Family: Boraginaceae
Hoary Puccoon grows in full sun and prefers dry prairie soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Hoary Puccoon
Hoary Puccoon growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry prairie soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Hoary Puccoon as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 150-240 days.
Plant Overview
Hoary Puccoon (Lithospermum canescens) is listed in the Boraginaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4062
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Hoary Puccoon is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry prairie soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry prairie soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 150-240 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 150-240 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.