Common Name
Short's hedgehyssop, Sticky hedge hyssop
Description
This North-American Gratiola species is one of the most interesting new aquarium plants. It is still very rare in Europe. It is related to the European Gratiola officinalis, however, it differs very much from it. This delicate stem plant has a compact growth habit, forming dense, flattish-wide light green cushions in the tank. The small, narrow, decussate leaves have a sharp point, which gives the plant a somewhat prickly texture. The shoots have thick rigid stems and grow to a width of only 1.5 to 2 cm. They can reach a height of over 20 cm, however, they can be kept lower by regular trimming. Gratiola viscidula should be planted in a bright place. It is a rather slow grower. According to our experience it is rather robust. G. viscidula is probably suitable for cold-water tanks, as it comes from a temperate climate.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Forms dense carpets or cushions
Small leaves
Spiky texture
Rare, new in the trade
Complete Botanical Name
Gratiola viscídula Pennell
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Gratiola
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
easy
Growth
slow
Propagation
Cuttings, Splitting, Cutting off daughter plants
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
