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Beginner
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1m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Hyssopus officinalis
Other names: Hyssop
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Genus: Hyssopus
Species: H. officinalis - H. officinalis is a spreading, semi-evergreen with erect stems bearing aromatic, linear leaves and spikes of 2-lipped, tubular blue flowers in summer and early autumn.
Hyssopus officinalis is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Violet, Dark-blue in Summer; Violet, Dark-blue in Autumn
Foliage: Grey-green, Green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer; Grey-green, Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Aromatic leaves
Habit: Bushy, Compact, Spreading
Plant with:
Calamintha grandiflora (Large-flowered calamint), Calendula officinalis 'Fiesta Gitana' (Marigold 'Fiesta Gitana')
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in fertile and well-drained soil. Best in alkaline to neutral soils in full sun.
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Chalky, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Deone Loots
I was wondering how invasive hyssop is? If I wanted to plant it in a small bedding, is it better to make sure that it can't spread further than that and should I avoid planting it with other plants?
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- Posted: Wed. 27th April 2011 16:42
- Last reply: Sat. 7th May 2011 20:38
Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Hyssop's dense clusters of small two-lipped flowers are attractive to bees. Hyssop was used as a stewing herb, mixed amongst rush or straw floor coverings. The stems, leaves and flowers yield an essential oil with a particularly fine scent. This is much used by perfumiers and valued even more highly than oil of lavender. Extracts of hyssop are also employed in the making of liqueurs, and are an important ingredient of Chartreuse.
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- Posted: Thu. 4th June 2009 08:53
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