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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Eurasia

Native

Introduced

Cynoglossum officinaleCynoglossum officinale

Gypsyflower, Hound's Tongue

In Stock: 0.751 lb (Total:0.751lb)

Cynoglossum officinale

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0.75 lb MT

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

17,978

Quantity:

0.75 lb

Collected in:

Montana

Crop year:

2018

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1825858

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Eurasia

Native

Introduced

Discover the charm and unique characteristics of Cynoglossum officinale, commonly known as Hound's Tongue or Gypsyflower, a fascinating addition to any garden with its medicinal benefits and striking features. This short-lived perennial or biennial herb is highly adaptable, thriving in sandy, dry conditions. In its first year, the plant forms a rosette of greyish, softly haired, lanceolate leaves, reminiscent of a dog's tongue—a nod to its intriguing common name. By the second year, Cynoglossum officinale reveals its true beauty, sending up a robust, erect stem ranging from 1 to 4 feet tall. It's here, from June to September, that the plant bursts into a display of small, reddish-purple flowers that hang in dense, drooping clusters. Each flower is a delicate marvel, with five rounded petals cupped by hairy sepals, blooming alongside leaves that can stretch up to 12 inches at the base. Not just eye-catching, this plant is rooted in tradition, valued for its healing roots that offer astringent and calming properties. Easy to grow and maintain, Gypsyflower also surprises with its tenacious nutlets, ensuring its presence in your garden for years to come.