Description

Blue Hyssop is a warm perennial herb that blooms fragrant violet-blue flowers spiked on slender green stems. Native to the Middle East, Southern Europe, and surrounding regions, this member of the mint family has been used in aromatherapy and traditional herbal medicine since ancient times. Blue Hyssop has naturally been used for antisepsis, cough suppression, sore throat and sinus relief, and soothing. Dried Hyssop leaves are in the herbal mixture "Za'atar", a Middle Eastern spice mixture. This attractive ornamental shrub can reach 2" tall and gives off a floral and minty aroma that can be used for perfumes and essential oils. Also Known As: Syrian Oregano, Blue Flower Hyssop, Common Hyssop, Ysop, Hisopo, Ysopos, Ezov, Hyso. We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Hyssop, Blue Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis Days to Germinate: 7-21 Days to Bloom: 80 Plant Height: 1 - 2 Feet Bloom Diameter: 1/4 Inch Growth Habit: Bush USDA Zones: 4-10 Lifespan: Perennial Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Seeds Packed For*: 2024 *Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Planting Instructions: Soil Preparation: Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. Planting: Optionally, start indoors in containers 6 weeks before last frost. Keep seedlings >70F. Harden off then transplant to, or sow, in fertile, moist, well-draining soil in full sun after all frost passes in Spring and seedlings have 3-4 sets of leaves. Keep moist. Harvest tops and leaves for medicinal or condiment use. Temperate perennial. Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Within-Row Spacing: 18 inches Between-Row Spacing: 30 inches Shipping Policy: We ship in 1 business day via USPS First Class Mail! Domestic Orders: FREE TRACKING and a special gift when you buy 4 or more items from our shop! Please use your PO Box address if you have one. Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from "TomorrowSeeds" with internal tracing. Always FREE domestic shipping! International Orders: Please use your PO Box address (or country equivalent) if you have one. Untracked orders will be sent in a white letter envelope from "Florence Ecnerolf" with internal tracing. For Tracked Orders, the maximum shipping charge you will pay is $18 USD. Per-item shipping rates will apply until your order's total shipping charge reaches $18 USD. Then your shipping total at checkout should be automatically capped to $18 USD. Questions or Concerns With Your Order: Please contact us first and we'll be more than happy to replace or refund your order. Custom or Bulk/Wholesale Orders: Please contact us and we will give you a quote. How To Navigate Our Shop: Click our store name "tomorrowseeds" under Seller Information or keep scrolling down to click the blue "Visit store" button. Once you're in our store, click "Categories" under the store banner. Click on the individual seed categories. Happy Browsing!