Hyssop makes a lovely functional and ornamental herb to grow in your garden. The plant has a sweet scent and a warm bitter taste and has long been used as a flavoring for foods and beverages and as folk medicine. The plant is attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. Hyssopus officinalis, 90 days to maturity. 1 gram (approx. 1,000 Seeds per gram) Hyssop prefers full sun. It may grow in partial shade but will get lanky without enough sunlight. Hyssop requires well-draining soil on the dry/loamy side. Occasional pruning can help encourage the plant to bloom and keep the plant looking its best. Its leaves give off a subtle scent more to basil or french tarragon. It grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8. Hyssop can reach between 2 to 5 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide. Hyssop has a long history of medicinal history in the Native American culture. For more growing information, check out our Growing Guide! Hyssop Planting Information Planting Method: transplant or direct seed When to Plant: 8-10 weeks before the last frost Planting Depth: 1/4" Seed Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 6-12" Days to Maturity: 90 days Disease Resistance: n/a
