| Botanical name | Hyssopus officinalis |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Hyssop |
| Drought tolerance | Drought tolerant. |
| Flowers | Deep blue/purple flowers |
| Origin | |
| Plant Care |  Evergreen Evergreen – Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| When to sow | |
| Foliage | Its small pointed leaves are lanceolate, dark green and compact. |
| Planting instructions | Plant hyssop just beneath the soil's surface 6mm deep. Hyssop seeds usually take between 14 and 21 days to germinate. Space hyssop plants about 150mm to 300mm apart. |
| Soil Conditions | well-drained soil |
| Uses | A tea made from Hyssop is used for digestive and intestinal problems. It is also used for respiratory infections. |
| Wildlife Attractions | A great plant for attracting bees, butterflies and beetles. |
| Harvest | Harvest hyssop leaves as needed before the plant flowers. Pick flowers when the blooms are three-quarters open. |
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)
- Botanical name: Hyssopus officinalis
- Common name(s): Hyssop
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
Hyssop is a brightly coloured shrub with a woody stem at the base, from which grow several upright branches. dark green and compact. During summer Hyssop produces spikes of blue-purple flowers.
Family: Lamiaceae
Hyssopus officinalis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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