Summary: Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) is a plant in the Lamiaceae family. Verdica documents 34 traditional uses, 219 phytochemical compounds, and 21 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Hyssopus officinalis, Hyssop is a small evergreen shrub in the mint family growing to 0.6m (2ft) and native to Southern Europe and the Middle East. The leaves, young shoot tips and flowers have an intensely aromatic flavour, like a cross between sage and mint. Eat them raw in salads or as a flavouring in soups. Hyssop is commonly grown in the herb garden as an edging plant or as a ground cover. It is a good companion plant to grow with grapes. The attractive blooms are suitable for cut or dried flowers. The root pattern is fibrous, dividing into many fine roots. Harvesting: Leaves at any time after the plant is established. Flower tips are available in summer when the flowers are in full bloom. Bloom Color: Blue, Pink, Purple, White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer, Mid fall. Form: Upright or erect
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Low to moderate — most prefer drier conditions |
| Soil | Well-drained, lean soil; avoid heavy clay |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 4-10 |
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