SEEDS OF BLUE HYSSOP - HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS
Decorative plant in gardens, rockery. Medicinal, culinary and aromatic plant. Dry flowers and leaves. It is used against cough, colds, bronchitis and to make gargling in case of throatache. In cooking recipes it is used to season salads, game and mushrooms. It tastes a little spicy. The fresh and dry leaves can be used as an insect repellent. It was used to purify Christian temples and to look after lepers.
Evergreen small shrub up to 30-60 cm with hermaphrodite deep blue flowers. Lanceolate leaves and bright red or orangey berries. Intense aroma.
Grows on dry well-drained and calcium rich soils.
Direct sowing.
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Fruit |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC) |
| Plant use | Edges, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants |
| Seeds per gram | 1.000 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
| Soil - Type | Sand |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !