Cynoglossum virginianum — a medium houseplant, prefers partial sun light
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Cynoglossum virginianum

Cynoglossum Virginianum

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Andersonglossum virginianum, known as southern wild comfrey, is a flowering plant in the borage family native to North America. It is also sometimes called blue houndstongue. Formerly placed in the genus Cynoglossum, it was transferred to the genus Andersonglossum in 2015.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cynoglossum
Family
Boraginaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-10
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Flower Size
1.27 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Giant-forget-me-not en Wild comfrey
PLATES
Cynoglossum virginianum leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Cynoglossum virginianum leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Cynoglossum virginianum flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Cynoglossum virginianum flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Cynoglossum virginianum fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Cynoglossum virginianum fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
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