Gratiola Officinalis Hedge Hyssop

Gratiola Officinalis | Hedge Hyssop

Gratiola Officinalis, also known as the Hedge Hyssop, has pretty spires of white or pink flowers located in the axils of the leaves. In Switzerland Hedge Hyssop grows abundantly in damp pastures and can be dangerous to cattle. Little maintenance is required. Trim to tidy as required and after foliage has died back in autumn.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Gratiola Officinalis, Hedge Hyssop, make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Gratiola Officinalis - Hedge Hyssop can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 25-30cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: May - September
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 0-5cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.