(Hyssopus officinalis LAMIACEAE)
Hyssop is an ornamental shrubby herb used to season poultry. Medicinal: Active constituents of hyssop include volatile oils with a camphor-like odor and strong flavor. Hyssop tea, flavored with honey is used as an expectorant. Collect the flowering tops in August and dry in the sun.
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| Flowers: | | Small blue flowers |
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| Lifecycle: | | 2 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 8 to 24 inches |
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| Diameter: | | 8 inches |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | yes |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 4 to 9 |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | Germinates in 7 to 21 days. Average germination 45%. Plants can be divided once established. |
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| Spacing: | | 8 inches apart |
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| Sun: | | Full sun to light shade |
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Garden Medicinals offers over 220 varieties of medicinal and culinary herb seeds, roots, potato onions, specialty garlic varieties, and select heirloom vegetable and ethnic flower seed. All seeds are non-gmo, open-pollinated and untreated. Most seeds are naturally grown and a few are certified organic. Our vegetable seeds do especially well in hot, humid climates where vegetable production can be difficult. Our herb selection also includes dormant root stock of ginger, ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, false unicorn, and wild yam.
Note: Medicinal uses of herbs mentioned in our store are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please see a qualified medical practitioner for diagnosis if you have a health problem.
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