Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic Dry Mesic Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 11
Plant Height:	18 - 24 inches (45-60cm)
Plant Spread:	18 - 24 inches (45-60cm)
Leaves:	Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Fragrant
Flowers:	Showy Fragrant
Flower Color:	Blue Purple Other: Purple-blue
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations:	Xeriscapic
Uses:	Erosion control Groundcover Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies
Resistances:	Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:	Self fertile Depth to plant seed: cover the seeds very thin Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting
Pollinators:	Bees
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Apr 5, 2012 3:35 PM concerning plant:

Hyssop is said to be a good companion plant to cabbage because it will deter the Cabbage White butterfly. It has also "been found to improve the yield from grapevines if planted along the rows, in particular if the terrain is rocky or sandy, and the soil is not as easy to work as it might be." Hyssop is said to be antagonistic to radishes, and they should not be grown nearby.

Hyssop attracts bees, hoverflies, and butterflies, thus has a place in the wild garden as well as being useful in controlling pests and encouraging pollination without the use of unnatural methods. [Wikipedia]

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Posted by Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 2, 2014 8:52 PM concerning plant:

Hyssopus officinalis is a good companion plant in the garden, reportedly helping to repel cabbage moths and cabbage loopers.

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Posted by Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on May 21, 2014 2:37 PM concerning plant:

Leaves have a slightly bitter minty flavor, and may be used in soups, salads, and with meats. Flowers and leaves added to teas.

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lovesblooms	On February 24, 2018	Seeds sown winter sown
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Hyssopus Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)