How to Grow and Care for Pacific Hound's Tongue

The pacific Hound's Tongue is an easy-to-care-for plant that thrives in partial to full shade, preferring well-draining soil. Key care points include ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged and protecting the plant from extreme heat or direct sunlight to avoid leaf scorch. Regular mulching helps retain soil moisture and adds nutrients, promoting healthier growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Pacific Hound's Tongue

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	5

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Types of Pacific Hound's Tongue

Great Hound's Tongue

Great Hound's Tongue is an herbaceous perennial with large leaves and small blue flowers. It is not considered invasive and grows easily in shady woodlands. It blooms throughout spring and is attractive to bees and hummingbirds.

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