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gratiole

Gratiola officinalis

Genus: Gratiola
Family: Plantaginaceae
Common Names: hedge hyssop, hyssop [3]

About this plant

A rhizomatous perennial to 40cm tall forming clumps of upright stems bearing linear to lance-shaped leaves with toothed margins and small, white summer flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Moisture

Moist But Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive soil in full sun or partial shade; suited to boggy conditions and for pond margins

Pruning

Cut back after leaves have died down in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years