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Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hyssopus officinalis
Other names
Hyssop
Genus
Hyssopus 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
Fragrance
Aromatic leaves
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Spreading
Flower
Dark-blue, Violet in Summer; Violet, Dark-blue in Autumn
Foliage
Green, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer; Grey-green, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers Leafhoppers
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Hyssopus officinalis
Other names
Hyssop
Genus
Hyssopus 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.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Aromatic leaves
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Dark-blue, Violet in Summer; Violet, Dark-blue in Autumn
Foliage
Green, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer; Grey-green, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)
Common pest name
tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
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.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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