Bractless Hedgehyssop
Gratiola ebracteata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
2"–12" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bractless hedgehyssop is a small annual wildflower that forms low, spreading mats in moist areas. It produces tiny white or pale purple flowers from late spring through summer and naturally grows in wetlands and stream edges.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bractless Hedgehyssop takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very small stature appears weedy in formal landscapes
- Annual growth habit creates inconsistent coverage
- Requires consistently moist conditions difficult to maintain
Wildlife value
This native plant provides nectar for small bees and beetles during its extended blooming period from May through August.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bractless Hedgehyssop need?
- Bractless Hedgehyssop grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Bractless Hedgehyssop bloom?
- Bractless Hedgehyssop blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Bractless Hedgehyssop native?
- Bractless Hedgehyssop (Gratiola ebracteata) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Bractless Hedgehyssop attract?
- Bractless Hedgehyssop draws bees and beetles.
- Is Bractless Hedgehyssop HOA-friendly?
- Bractless Hedgehyssop takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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