Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Hyssopus Hyssopus
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
Aromatic leaves
Bushy, Compact, Spreading
Violet, Dark-blue in Summer; Dark-blue, Violet in Autumn
Grey-green, Green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer; Grey-green, Green in Autumn
Leafhoppers Leafhoppers
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in fertile and well-drained soil. Best in alkaline to neutral soils in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Hyssopus Hyssopus
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.
Semi evergreen
Aromatic leaves
Bushy, Compact, Spreading
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Violet, Dark-blue in Summer; Dark-blue, Violet in Autumn
Grey-green, Green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer; Grey-green, Green in Autumn
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in fertile and well-drained soil. Best in alkaline to neutral soils in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
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