Mountain Houndstongue
Cynoglossum officinale
Family: Boraginaceae
Mountain Houndstongue grows in full sun and prefers dry to average soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Mountain Houndstongue
Mountain Houndstongue growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry to average 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 Mountain Houndstongue as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Mountain Houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale) is listed in the Boraginaceae family and categorized as a herb with a biennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2526
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Biennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Mountain Houndstongue is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry to average 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 to average soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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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.