Gratiola pubescens

Brooklime

Erect to trailing perennial herb, larger branches sometimes rooting towards base. Densely glandular hairs are found on leaves, bracts and sepals.

Additional information

• FamilyPlantaginaceae (syn. Scrophulariaceae)
• StoreyLower storey
• SizeProstrate-20 cm x 0.6-1.5 m
• Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
• LeavesNarrow-elliptic stem-clasping leaves 0.7-2.6 cm x 2-6 mm, margins toothed.
• Flower colourPale pink with a yellow throat
• Flowering timeOctober to March
• FlowersSingle trumpet flowers to 12 mm long on stalks to 2.5 mm long.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsPermanently to seasonally wet shady areas to more open sites on verges of wet areas. Dappled to full shade.
• Garden usePlant on edges of ponds and in permanently wet areas.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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