Houndstongue (Cynoglossum Officinale) is a biennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Cynoglossum officinale, commonly known as houndstongue, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, now naturalized in North America.