Hyssop officinalis 50 PCS fresh seeds

🌱 Hyssopus officinalis — Hyssop

Hyssop officinalis seeds are a great choice for gardeners looking to grow a versatile and aromatic herb. As a member of the Lamiaceae family, hyssop is a perennial semi-shrub that is relatively easy to care for.

🌿 Botanical Description

Hyssop officinalis has an erect, four-sided, branched, hairy stem that can grow up to half a meter or more in height. Its small, elongated leaves with even edges are a bright green color. The root system is powerful and well-branched, firmly holding the plant in the ground and providing it with sufficient nutrient moisture even in dry times.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 mm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer/early fall. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C (59-68°F). Germination time: 1-2 weeks.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. After that, reduce watering to once a week.
• Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Hyssop officinalis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many countries of North America, Europe, the Caucasus, the Crimea, and Central Asia. It grows in the south of the European part and in the south of Western Siberia in Russia.

✨ Interesting Facts

Hyssop is a beautiful honey plant and its aroma seems to attract bees. Beekeepers use it when transplanting bee swarms into new hives. The plant has a strong specific aroma due to its richly saturated stems and leaves with essential oils. It is unassuming to the composition of the soil, but it does not tolerate high soil humidity.

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