Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)

Type: Species | Edit History Plant ID - 32536

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Hyssopus
Species: Hyssopus officinalis


Common Names add Hyssop edit \| delete Plant Types edit Herb Medicinal Perennial Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm) Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm) Flowering Start edit June Flowering End edit October Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark Leaf Shape edit Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Hedging/Screening Butterfly Garden Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Types edit Well-drained Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) Bloom Colour edit Blue Violet Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (nectar source) Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Stem Cutting Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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