Aromatic HerbsBeginner
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Scientific Name
Hyssopus officinalis
Family
Lamiaceae
Origin
Southern Europe and Middle East
Type
Perennial subshrub
75-90 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Minty, slightly bitter, sage-like
- Liqueurs (Chartreuse)
- Fatty meat dishes
- Bean and legume dishes
- Salads (sparingly)
- Herbal teas
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
FebruaryMarch
Sow Outdoors
AprilMay
Harvest
JuneJulyAugust
Health Benefits
- Traditional respiratory remedy
- Expectorant properties
- May help with digestive issues
- Antiseptic properties
- Traditional for bruises (topical)