Hyssopus officinalis, commonly called hyssop, is a shrub in the mint family of Lamiaceae. The species is native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the Caspian Sea. Hyssop is a bushy shrub with a wooddy base stem that produces many upright stems with narrow leaves and brightly colored flowers, most commonly Blue, Pink, or rarely White. The plant grows 1-2 feet high. Hyssop has a long history of use in foods for it's herbal anise flavor. It is also used commonly in traditional medicines and in perfume blends. USDA Hardiness Zones 5-10.
Hyssopus officinalis seeds should be placed in a moist medium such as sand, coco coir, or peat during a cold stratification period of 6 to 8 weeks at temperatures around 40ºF. After that period, move to temperatures around 70ºF for germination. Seeds should be sprinkled across the surface of your soil medium and lightly pressed in, but not covered. Used a well draining potting mix. Hyssop seeds will germinate in approximately 2 to 4 weeks after sowing, but can begin to germinate in as little as 10-14 days. Even with optimal conditions, germination may be slow and sporadic. Established plants prefer light well draining soil mixes and full sun to light shade.
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