• Close-up of vibrant hyssop flowers blooming, showcasing their slender stems and lush green leaves.
  • A close-up shot of vibrant purple hyssop flowers blooming on green stems.
  • Close-up of hyssop flowers with purple petals and green leaves, against a soft-focus background.
  • A close-up shot of a group of hyssop flowers with purple petals and green foliage in the background.
  • Tall spike of hyssop flowers with green lance-shaped leaves on a white background.
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Hyssop Seeds

Spikes of violet blue flowers attract pollinators and sweeten honey

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Hyssopus officinalis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • Harvest July to November

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

Grow Heirloom Hyssop - Plant Hyssop Seeds

A favorite herb of beekeepers, Hyssop creates a strong, aromatic honey! Pollinators love Hyssop flowers, and in mid-summer gardeners can enjoy spikes of violet-blue flowers on woody stems. Used for centuries for medicinal purposes, Hyssop has soothing, cough suppressant and antiseptic qualities.

  • Member of the mint family
  • Use as a fragrance, ornamental, or for medicinal purposes
  • A favorite of beekeepers!

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 371 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 26,298 Up to 150 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 105,192 Up to 600 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 420,768 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Hyssop Seeds

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Hyssop Seeds FAQs

What type of seed is Hyssop?

Hyssop is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Hyssop?

Hyssop has a flavor profile described as slightly bitter, minty, and slightly sweet.

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