{"product_id":"lincolnshire-pond-plants-gratiola-officinalis-hedge-hyssop-pond-marginal-plant","title":"Gratiola officinalis - Hedge Hyssop, Pond Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eGratiola officinalis, known as hedge hyssop and sometimes sold as \"summer snowflake\", is a low plant with narrow, toothed leaves in opposite pairs. From June to August it carries small white flowers, often tinged or veined pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHedge hyssop at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGratiola officinalis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedge hyssop, gratiole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, clump-forming perennial; dies back in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 25–40 cm tall, up to 50 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, often tinged or veined pink to purple-red, June to August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoggy or wet soil, or very shallow water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–5 cm of water over the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H5 – hardy in a cold winter (-15 to -10°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral and southern Europe (not UK native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to plant hedge hyssop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe very shallow edge of a pond, 0–5 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBog gardens and wet soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall ponds, where its low size suits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs it poisonous?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All parts are poisonous. It was once used as a herbal purgative, and in excess it can cause kidney damage, bowel bleeding and miscarriage. Do not eat it or use it as a herb, keep it away from children and pets, and take particular care if you are pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant and care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or summer in wet soil or very shallow water. It is generally free of pests and diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. 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