An Overview of Hyssop Blue

The Blue Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis ssp. aristadus) is one of the best Old World plants for attracting and feeding bees. A herb with aromatic foliage and bright blue flowers, it is a highlight of the midsummer garden. There is a tree in your garden that is 55cm high and has a bitter taste. 

More to love in Hyssop Blue: 

• You can harvest its young leaves and stems as needed
• This plant features small, aromatic leaves and blue flowers
• It is important not to wash the leaves. Otherwise, the aromatic oils are lost
• Grind the leaves before using them

Benefits of Hyssop Blue

Hyssop Blue, a fantastic herb, has so many benefits for your health! It works wonders on your digestion, helping with liver and gallbladder issues, tummy pain, colic, gas, and even lack of appetite.

Not just that, it's a superhero for respiratory problems too! It can ease coughs, common colds, respiratory infections, sore throats, and asthma. Try Hyssop Blue and feel the difference it makes in your well-being!

To make the most of Hyssop Blue's freshness:

1. Use it when it's at its best.
   
   
2. Don't worry if you have a surplus; you can freeze or dry it and store it in plastic bags for future use.
   
   
3. When drying, hang the cuttings upside down in small bundles in a well-ventilated, dark place.

Once dry, separate the leaves from the stems and store them whole to preserve their potency.

How to sow and care for Hyssop Blue Seeds

Hyssop grows best in full sun to partial shade and in dry, well-drained soil. Before you plant, ensure the soil is rich in organic matter, such as aged animal manure or compost. Also, an organic fertilizer application might help lighten the hole before planting.

Just beneath the soil's surface, plant seeds indoors eight to ten weeks before the last frost. Keep them between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius.

The seeds should germinate within a week or ten days. The following spring, transplant the plants after the latest frost has passed. Separate the plants by one to two feet.

It would help if you took good care of your hyssop plant. Letting the soil completely dry out between waterings before thoroughly moisturizing it is best.

Maintain the impeccable appearance of your Hyssop plants effortlessly! Throughout the growing season, trim them to retain a tidy shape without formal pruning. When early spring arrives, cut the plants back to the ground.

Consider pruning the plants to the first set of leaves after flowering for even more splendid blooms in the subsequent year. Whether you wish to prune or leave them be is entirely up to you. Either way, your Hyssop plants will continue to grace your surroundings with their beauty and charm!

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Sowing Time: Spring
• Zones: 4 - 9
• Water Tolerance: Low-Water
• Mature Height: 30-60cm tall
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Temperature: 20 degrees Celcius
• Kingdom: Plantae 
• Uses: Beneficial Herb
• Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids 
• Order: Lamiales 
• Family: Lamiaceae 
• Genus: Hyssopus 
• Species: H. Officinalis