Gratiola neglecta is a species of flowering plant known by the common name clammy hedgehyssop. It is native to much of North America, including most all of the United States and the southern half of Canada. It is generally found in moist to wet habitat. This is an unobtrusive annual herb producing a glandular stem up to about 30 centimeters tall. The lance-shaped to oval leaves are arranged oppositely about the stem. They are up to 5 centimeters long and sometimes toothed along the edges. The inflorescence is a raceme of nearly cylindrical tubular whitish flowers each about a centimeter long. At the base of each flower is a fringe of five pointed sepals. The fruit is a spherical capsule about half a centimeter wide.
Clammy hedge-hyssop is fairly disease-resistant and typically does not suffer from many illnesses. Nevertheless, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. Such infections are usually mild. Regarding care, the plant requires moderate maintenance. Regular pruning is necessary to preserve a neat appearance and support healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also help encourage flowering. Clammy hedge-hyssop is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive gardening experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Gratiola Neglecta.
Fertilizer
Clammy hedge-hyssop benefits from frequent, weak applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should feed Clammy hedge-hyssop roughly once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Clammy hedge-hyssop thrive.
Pruning
The clammy hedge-hyssop is characterized by its delicate, sticky leaves and small white flowers. Pruning regularly from early to late spring helps maintain the plant's shape, encourages growth, and improves air circulation. This practice boosts the plant's health and promotes abundant flowering, ensuring vibrant blooms throughout the growing season.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Gratiola
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
Other names.
