Adelinia grandis (Pacific Houndstongue) CC RO

Plant Description: A branched, multi stem woodland perennial. Flowers are 5 petaled star shaped purple-deep flowers with white centers. This plant is in the borage family and closely resembles borage. Large basal leaves, spread by taproot. Great for attracting bees! Historical uses include treating burns topically and upset stomach. NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID ALWAYS CONSULT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL Height: 2-3 ft Width: 1-3 ft Watering needs: drought tolerant once estalbished Sun needs: prefers part shade-part sun, but tolerant of most sun exposures Soil needs: dry, well draining Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Pacific Houndstongue is commonly found in Oak woodlands. Plant this species in deciduous shade, prairie, with Oregon White Oak, California Black Oak, Madrona, Willamette Valley Ponderosa, native prairie grasses, checkermallow, goatsbeard. Attracts a wide variety of pollinators, especially nat