Hyssop, Herb Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis - Thymus hyssopus

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Botanical Name:

Hyssopus officinalis

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Hyssopus

Species:

officinalis

Common Name:

Hyssop, Herb Hyssop

Seeds Per Pound:
401,790
Quantity:
0.15 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
149
Germination:
85%
Germination Test Type:
Actual
Purity:
99%
Height:
2 feet
Collection Locale:
Oregon
Crop Year:
2018
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
In Stock: 0.15 lb
Prices
  • Hyssopus officinalis

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 149 seeds)
$1.95
1 oz (~ 25112 seeds)
$14.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: Sow seed in Spring, lightly cover with soil.
In a Nutshell:
* Herb Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis aka Hyssopus decumbens ) is an herbaceous plant of the genus Hyssopus native to Southern Europe , the Middle East , and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea . Due to its properties as an antiseptic , cough reliever , and expectorant , it is commonly used as an aromatic herb and medicinal plant . Hyssopus officinalis and Hyssopus decumbens are the same plant, however, France calls it Hyssopus decumbens due to its terrain creating a more potent hyssop. As an essential oil, Hyssop's botanical name is always referred to as Hyssopus officinalis. more...
* A member of the mint family, many small flowers on short spikes, usually blue but rarely pink, purple, or white, forms a dense mounded plant, used in cooking, aromatic, full sun, dry soil, native to southern Europe, Caucasus, Iran, Turkey.
* The leaves and young shoot tips are eaten raw or used as a flavouring in soups, salads etc. A strongly aromatic flavour,somewhat like a cross between sage and mint. more...
Herb Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis aka Hyssopus decumbens ) is an herbaceous plant of the genus Hyssopus native to Southern Europe , the Middle East , and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea . Due to its properties as an antiseptic , cough reliever , and expectorant , it is commonly used as an aromatic herb and medicinal plant . Hyssopus officinalis and Hyssopus decumbens are the same plant; however, France calls it Hyssopus decumbens due to its terrain creating a more potent hyssop. As an essential oil, Hyssop's botanical name is always referred to as Hyssopus officinalis.
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Physical Characteristics  Hyssopus officinalis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). It is hardy to zone 7. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Jul to September, and the seeds ripen from Aug to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov