Hyssop is a widely used culinary herb. Both the flowers and leaves are used to flavor pork, chicken, stuffing, soups, and teas. Hyssop is also considered to be a medicinal herb. The essential oil of Hyssop has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Hyssop is an aromatic plant. The leaves have a strong aroma, which is a combination of licorice and mint. A favorite herb of beekeepers, Hyssop creates a strong, aromatic honey. Pollinators love Hyssop flowers, and in mid-summer there are many spikes of violet-blue flowers. Hyssop grows well in window boxes and other containers. Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Medicinal, Container Garden Plant Height: 12-24 inches Days to Maturity: 90 Days Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9