Gratiola ebracteata Plant Care

Gratiola ebracteata (Gratiola ebracteata) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Gratiola genus. Gratiola ebracteata is native to western North America from British Columbia to Montana to California.

Gratiola ebracteata displays a low rosette, spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Gratiola ebracteata produces small tubular flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Gratiola ebracteata every 3–5 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Gratiola ebracteata thrives in partial to full sun.

Gratiola ebracteata tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Gratiola ebracteata prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Gratiola ebracteata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Gratiola ebracteata every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial to full sun and moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Gratiola ebracteata is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Gratiola ebracteata can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Gratiola ebracteata while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Gratiola ebracteata is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Gratiola ebracteata can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to gratiola amphiantha plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Gratiola ebracteata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Gratiola ebracteata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Gratiola ebracteata is native to western North America from British Columbia to Montana to California. In cooler regions, grow Gratiola ebracteata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.