Heirloom Hyssop Herb Garden Seeds 500+ Hyssop Seeds per pack About Hyssop Seeds Name: Hyssopus officinalis Days to Maturity: 70-85 Perennial Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Seed Plant Spacing: 12-18 Growth Habit: Upright/compact/shrub-like Soil Preference: Added compost, dry and well-drained Temp Preference: Warm Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade Pests/Diseases: Hoverflies, moths, root rot Color: Violet-blue flower spikes, slender deep-green stems Flavor: Aromatic, bright, floral, minty Hyssop Herb Growing Habits Non-GMO (Hyssopus officinalis) Common Hyssop grows as a warm heirloom and flowering herb reaching 2-3 tall. As a perennial, Hyssop, also known as Syrian oregano is a variety that thrives in temperate conditions and blooms in mid-to-late summer or early fall. Once your hyssop plants reach full maturity, hardy herbs will develop violet-blue flowers spiked on slender deep-green stemsgiving off a bright, floral and minty aroma. Blue Hyssop will produce medicinal leaves throughout the season. Harvest Hyssop before it easily self-seeds and dies back during winter. The Medicinal Benefits of Growing Hyssop Garden Herb Seed As a member of the mint family, Blue Hyssop isnt used as often in comparison to other herbs such as oregano. However, Hyssop is still known for its medicinal properties and is a popular way to soothe sore throats, coughs or the common cold. Hyssop can be extracted and added to herbal formulas as a syrup or as an essential oilas Hyssop contains antioxidants in its aromatic violet-blue flowers that help relax your respiratory system. The Various Aromatic Uses of Hyssop Garden Herb Common Hyssop, also known as Syrian oregano is a flowering herb that has a variety of aromatherapy benefits. As a mint family member, Hyssop provides a bright, floral scent that is often made into essential oils or perfumes that are natural and medicinal! From homemade soap to skin cleansers, Blue Hyssop isnt just a vibrant ornament in your garden, but can also be a relaxing addition to a warm bath or help soothe sinuses.