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Hyssopus officinalis

plant overview

hyssop, the holy herb

Hyssop, also called holy herb, is a small shrub in the mint family that produces flower stalks with lavender-colored blossoms. It is a hardy, drought-resistant plant that easily tolerates the heat and dry terrain that is characteristic of the Middle East, where hyssop originates. The herb is cultivated as a garden ornamental and is particularly favored by beekeepers because it results in an aromatic honey. Hyssop leaf lends a mildly sweet, mint-like flavor to teas, cordials, wines and other beverages.

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01.
A Bit of Botany

a little botanical information about hyssop

description
Hyssopus officinalis is an herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family. Hyssop is a brightly colored shrub or subshrub that ranges from 30 to 60 cm in height. The stem is woody at the base, from which grow a number of straight branches. Hyssop leaves are lanceolate and dark green in color; they range from 2 to 2.5 cm in length. The plant produces fragrant bunches of pink, blue, or occasionally white flowers in the summer. The flowers give rise to small oblong achenes.

common names & nomenclature
Hyssop is Greek in origin. The Hyssopos of Dioscorides was named from the holy herb azob, because it was used for cleaning sacred places.

Also known as:
thymus hyssopus, hyssop, herb hyssop

02.
Where in the World

habitat and range for hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis is native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea.

03.
Cultivation & Harvesting

considerations for growing and harvesting hyssop

climate
The species as a whole is resistant to drought, and thrives in full sun and warm climates.

soil
Hyssop is tolerant of chalky, sandy soils.

growing
Sow seed in spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. The seed germinates quickly. When seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots to be grown in a greenhouse for their first winter. They can be planted into their permanent locations in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Hyssop plants can also propagate via cuttings or division.

harvesting
Hyssop is harvested twice yearly, once at the end of spring and once more at the beginning of the fall. Preferably the plants are harvested when flowering. This allows one to collect the flowering tips. Once the stalks are cut, hyssop are collected and dried by either stacking on pallets (to allow for draining), or hung so as to dry in a cool, dry place. Once dried (approximately 6 days), the leaves can be removed and chopped finely.

preserving
Store dried hyssop in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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