Gorgona

Gorga is a one-year Scrophularia plant belonging to the plantain family. The plant reaches a height of 50 to 80 cm and forms a compact bush with upright stems. Dark green elongated leaves are 1.5–4 cm long, while flowers sized 1.5–2.5 cm have a characteristic bilabiate shape and are gathered into racemose inflorescences.

Flowering begins in July and continues almost until the end of September. The flower may vary from white to purple with blue shades. Gorga prefers light areas, fertile soils of medium mechanical composition without contamination by perennial weeds. In the initial growth period, the plant requires a lot of moisture, but tolerates drought during full flowering; lack of water in late June–early July leads to a decrease in yield.

Gorga is known for its unpretentiousness and resistance to diseases. It is widely used in cooking, medicine, and for the production of beverages thanks to fragrant flowers and useful properties. Care for the plant is simple: a sunny place, moderate watering, drainage soil, and regular feeding ensure healthy growth and abundant yield.