Water
Water regularly once the soil has dried out. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, as this plant is susceptible to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Small Hounds Tongue (Cynoglossum lanceolatum) is a widespread annual to biennial herb with clusters of small, star-shaped blue-violet flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings. Good drainage is crucial.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures, tolerates mild frost. Avoid extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly, or not at all, if soil is reasonably fertile.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None known
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly once the soil has dried out. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, as this plant is susceptible to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Prune after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and prevent excessive self-seeding. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage further blooming and to direct the plant's energy.
Light trimming can also be done to control size.
Propagate from seeds sown in autumn or early spring. Fresh seeds can be sown directly into well-drained soil outdoors. Division of established clumps in spring is also a successful method for increasing plant numbers.
Repotting is generally not required for Cynoglossum lanceolatum as it is a short-lived perennial or biennial. If grown in a container, repot only when root-bound, typically every 1-2 years, in early spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Small Hounds Tongue (Cynoglossum lanceolatum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Cynoglossum |
| Species | Cynoglossum lanceolatum |
Similar in genus Cynoglossum
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data