Hairy Puccoon, Carolina puccoon

Lithospermum caroliniense

Basic Information

Family: Boraginaceae

Genus: lithospermum

Plant ID (slug): lithospermum-caroliniense

Numeric ID: 25473

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lithospermum caroliniense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - New York to Florida, Minnesota, Montana and New Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Vulnerary The powdered root has been used in the treatment of chest wounds[257].