How much sun does Pacific hound's tongue need?

Pacific hound's tongue grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Pacific hound's tongue bloom?

Pacific hound's tongue blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Pacific hound's tongue native?

Pacific hound's tongue (Adelinia grandis) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Pacific hound's tongue attract?

Pacific hound's tongue draws bees and butterflies.

Pacific hound's tongue

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Adelinia grandis

Last reviewed: November 2026

Pacific hound's tongue (Adelinia grandis) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR, WA. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Pacific hound's tongue (Adelinia grandis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

CA, OR, WA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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A woodland perennial with large, broad basal leaves and loose clusters of small blue forget-me-not-like flowers on branching stems. It goes dormant in the summer heat.

Growing Pacific hound's tongue

Grow Pacific hound's tongue in part shade and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

An early spring nectar source for native bees and butterflies emerging in woodland habitats.

Common questions

How much sun does Pacific hound's tongue need?: Pacific hound's tongue grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Pacific hound's tongue bloom?: Pacific hound's tongue blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Pacific hound's tongue native?: Pacific hound's tongue (Adelinia grandis) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Pacific hound's tongue attract?: Pacific hound's tongue draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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