Pacific Hounds Tongue | Cynoglossum grande - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Pacific Hounds Tongue | Cynoglossum grande

May contain: flower, plant, geranium, petal, iris, purple, and anemone

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

May contain: purple, flower, petal, plant, grass, and daisy

Photo Credit: Joseph M. DiTomaso

Beautiful purple flowers and large tongue-like leaves.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland
Habitat Notes	oak woodland
Arboretums
Years Planted at Arboretums	2012
Mature Height	1-2’
Shade Preference	full sun, part shade, full shade
Soil Tolerance	well-drained soils
Special Uses	Attracts hummingbirds

May contain: animal, bee, honey bee, insect, invertebrate, and wasp

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Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…