
Details
Hyssop is a native Midwestern U.S. perennial that was commonly used for tea and medicinal remedies by Native Americans. It is as useful in the kitchen as it is beautiful. The leaves and flowers make a refreshing licorice-fruity tasting tea and can be tossed in salads. The lavender-blue flower spikes can be harvested for fresh or dried floral arrangements. Plant it in a border or near a pathway, so you can enjoy its refreshing scent as you pass by. Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Agastache sp. |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 4 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Violet/Lavender |
Bloom Time | Late Fall/Early Winter, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Aromatic, Blue-Green, Herbaceous |
Other Details | Flowers are fragrant, Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |