Hyssop, Official (Hyssopus officinalis) seeds, organic
$3.95 – $49.10
Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Hardy to Zones 5 to 10
Woody perennial evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean and one of the more northern hardy of the Mediterranean plants. This is a classic herb used in knot gardens and for low hedging. Can be readily shaped and is quite lovely in flower. The aroma of the flowers, either fresh or dried, is completely unique and one of the best of all herbal aromas. Traditional usage (TWM): common cold. Plant prefers full sun and regular garden soils, excellent drainage. Sow seed in spring in flats. Scarify seed lightly on fine sandpaper. Barely cover seed, tamp well, and keep evenly moist, warm and in the light until germination, which takes 7 to 10 days. Transplant to pots after second set of true leaves appears. Within a few weeks the seedling will have grown sufficiently to transplant out to the garden. May also be direct seeded in a fine seedbed or nursery bed. Thin or transplant to 2 to 3 feet apart. Flowers to 3 feet tall. Cut back in fall to limit snow damage and maintain a nice mounded shape.
Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~1,100 seeds
5 g contains ~5,500 seeds
10 g contains ~11,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Deogratia D Nkwenti –
Please I live in Plymouth, Minnesota, can I get organic hyssop leaves or seeds from you guys?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Deogratia, Yes,we ship frequently to Minnesota. You’re already on the hyssop seeds link. Here’s the link to the organically grown leaf and flower–it is from the new crop, lovely. You’ll probably have to paste the link in a browser: https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/hyssop-hyssopus-officinalis-dried-leaf-and-flower-50-g-bag-organic/
Richo
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Michael Knetzger –
Question: do you garble our the main branch or does this contain medicinal properties as well? Thank You!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Michael,
Thanks for contacting. Ah, garbling hyssop, an activity both aromatic and therapeutic. It is similar to the other mediterraneans like thyme and rosemary–you dry the herb, you rub it and remove the stems, and it is the leaf and flower that is the part used. The stems can be repurposed as skewers, fire starter, or compost. richo
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Michael Knetzger –
Thank you! We grow this in Quebec in a Zone 3B or 4 and it grows very nicely, even in a wind-strewn field!!
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Lee Ann (verified owner) –
great germination and healthy plants!
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Question
Dara –
Will this stay green in the winter? here in zone 7
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Richo Cech –
Hello Dara,
Hyssop is best cut back to a short plant for overwintering. Yes, it will keep some greenery as that basal hump through the winter but for all practical purposes it is a hardy perennial that gives its best show in the spring and summer.
Richo
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cowensby0513 –
Do you have the blue giant hyssop?
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Richo Cech –
do you have the Latin?
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Mary –
Easy to germinate, grow and transplant to the garden to form a beautiful low border around taller medicinal herbs. It has survived two winters in my garden in northern MN, including last winter with a near record -48F. Some plants died back, but all resprouted from the base. Can’t say enough good things about this plant!
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