Hyssopus officinalis
perennials
herbs/vegetables
KS
out of stock
Description
Undemanding and cold-resistant semi-shrub. The main species has purple-blue flowers, there are also forms with pink or white flowers. Suitable for single planting or for creating low hedges in front of herbs, roses or perennials. By cutting back immediately after flowering, you can avoid excessive seed sowing. It also tolerates heavy cutting back well. The leaves and young shoot tips are used fresh to season foods. It is also a very good medicinal plant and a favorite of bees.
| Category: | perennials, herbs/vegetables |
| Flower color: | purple, blue |
| Flowering time: | VII, VIII, IX |
| Growing conditions: | sunny, dry, calcareous, with good drainage |
| European climate zone: | Z4= -29 ...-35, Z5= -23 ...-29 |
| Height: | 50-75cm |
