Cynoglossum microglochin var. nervosum

Also Known As

Cynoglossum nervosum
Himalayan Hound's Tongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cynoglossum microglochin var. nervosum plant details

Cynoglossum microglochin var. nervosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cynoglossum microglochin var. nervosum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cynoglossum microglochin var. nervosum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No, its not the blue, oh-so-vividly blue flowers, but the narrow, oblong basal foliage that inspired this Himalayan native's common name. While the older, rough-to-the-touch bottom leaves show distinctively raised veins, the upper, thinner ones alternate as they cloak the branched stems. Profuse gentian blue blossoms, resembling those of its cousin forget-me-not, crowd uniquely coiled open sprays, which elongate as the older blooms fade. With an upright bushy habit, Cynoglossum nervosum has specific soil needs: not too dry or overly rich, but always well drained.