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Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop

Gratiola virginiana, Plantaginaceae

Zones
5–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

River bulrushSchoenoplectus fluviatilis
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
Water FigwortScrophularia auriculata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Bay Forget-me-notMyosotis laxa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Bushy SeedboxLudwigia alternifolia

Tall-growing Ludwigia shades smaller Gratiola and may release compounds that inhibit growth of related wetland herbs

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationRain Garden PlantsSeasonal Cover

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidLiver SupportWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop grow in?

Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop?

Good companions for Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop include River bulrush, Water Figwort, Bay Forget-me-not.

Design guilds with Round-fruited Hedge Hyssop and see companion relationships visually.

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