Pacific Hound's Tongue (Adelinia Grandis) is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America, notable for its large blue flowers and distinctive hound's tongue-shaped leaves.

Pacific Hound's Tongue

Pacific Hound's Tongue

Adelinia Grandis

A perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America, notable for its large blue flowers and distinctive hound's tongue-shaped leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
7-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator support, understory

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Pacific Hound's Tongue

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Pacific Hound's Tongue
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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Adelinia