Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 7-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Europe
Growth Habits: Compact perennial, up to 2 feet tall (60 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water, well drained soil
Propagation: Seeds in fall or spring, cuttings or divisions
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 140.
Fresh hyssop can be used as herb, but its taste is relatively weak, and it adds bitterness to the dish. It has also been used medicinally as an expectorant.
'Aristata' is a dwarf cultivar.
Blooming Habits:
The hyssop has a profusion of blue, white, or pink flower spikes from June to December.
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