Gratiola officinalis
Hedge hyssop, Herb of grace
Gratiola Gratiola
G. officinalis - G. officinalis is a tall, rhizomatous perennial herb native forming linear-lanceolate leaves and small yellowish-white flowers.
Gratiola officinalis is: Deciduous
Erect
All parts are poisonous if ingested.
Flushed pink, White in Summer
Grey-green in Summer
Cut back after leaves have died down in autumn.
Divide in spring. Sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Division, Seed
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Gratiola officinalis (Hedge hyssop) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2 years.
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Wildlife
Grow in humus-rich, moist, alkaline soil in sun. Suitable for growing along pond margins.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Gratiola officinalis
Hedge hyssop, Herb of grace
Gratiola Gratiola
G. officinalis - G. officinalis is a tall, rhizomatous perennial herb native forming linear-lanceolate leaves and small yellowish-white flowers.
Deciduous
Erect
All parts are poisonous if ingested.
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Flushed pink, White in Summer
Grey-green in Summer
Cut back after leaves have died down in autumn.
Divide in spring. Sow seed in a cold frame in spring.
Division, Seed
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Gratiola officinalis (Hedge hyssop) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2 years.
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Wildlife
Grow in humus-rich, moist, alkaline soil in sun. Suitable for growing along pond margins.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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