hyssop varieties

Types of Hyssop Plants

Agastache 'Black Adder' (Giant Hyssop)
Agastache 'Blue Boa' (Anise Hyssop)
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (Giant Hyssop)
Agastache 'Bolero' (Hummingbird Mint)
Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia' (Hummingbird Mint)
Agastache 'Kudos Coral' (Hummingbird Mint)
Agastache 'Kudos Gold' (Hummingbird Mint)

What is the difference between hyssop and anise hyssop?

Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) and true hyssop flowers appear similar and even taste similar, but they come from different roots. ... Anise is native to North America and tends to be more drought resistant. The real reason to assure that your hyssop is true hyssop is that it has medicinal benefits that anise does not.

Is hyssop the same as Agastache?

Although there are both called hyssop, one plant is in the genus Agastache and the other is Hyssopus. ... This was also a great reminder that common names can be confusing since there is often more than one common name per plant and that same name may be used for other plants as well.

Is Lavender a hyssop?

The crushed leaves have a fragrance of mint and licorice. Lavender Hyssop is biennial, and self-sows readily on open soil. Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions.
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Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Direct Sowing Time	Spring, Fall

How do you grow a giant hyssop?

Purple giant hyssop propagates rapidly by seed and transplants easy into natural settings. One can use it in dry-site seed mixes for pollinator habitat at 8% of the mix. Sow into open ground and cover with a light layer of mulch or sow into flats and grow to 1 ft in height before transplanting.

What grows well with hyssop?

Companion planting: Grow hyssop with lavender, rosemary, garlic chives, and catmint. Hyssop repels flea beetles and other pests; it lures cabbage moths so it can be used as a trap plant. Hyssop attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Do rabbits eat hyssop?

As a general rule, rabbits avoid plants with leaves that are rough, hairy, or highly fragrant. For instance, they don't seem to like Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum).

What does the Bible say about hyssop?

In Psalm 51:7 he wrote "Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." The sixth reference is during Jesus' crucifixion when Hyssop was dipped in vinegar and wiped across Jesus' lips to ease the suffering.

How do you eat hyssop?

Steam fresh hyssop leaves to lessen the intensity and bitterness and add them to salads, broths, and soups. Sprinkle dried hyssop over roasted vegetables or mix it into your ratatouille or caponata. Use hyssop in place of some or all of the mint in a recipe, like when braising lamb.

Should I deadhead hyssop?

Herbaceous plants do best if trimmed back in early spring just as new growth is about to appear. Anise hyssop can also be deadheaded and shaped lightly from spring until mid-summer. Suspend any trimming thereafter, as it may force tender new growth that can be damaged when cool weather appears.

What is another name for hyssop?

Hyssopus officinalis or hyssop is a shrub in the Lamiaceae or mint family native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea. Due to its purported properties as an antiseptic, cough reliever, and expectorant, it has been used in traditional herbal medicine.

What was hyssop used for in biblical times?

Unlike most herbs, hyssop has attractive flowers. ... In the Old Testament hyssop was used to sprinkle blood as part of the Jewish Passover. Hyssop was mentioned in the Bible for its cleansing effect in connection with plague, leprosy and chest ailments and symbolically in cleansing the soul.

Can you grow hyssop indoors?

Hyssop can be started in containers, indoors or outdoors. If you plant in a container make sure the pot is deep enough to accommodate a large root system. Sow seeds indoors or directly in the garden in early spring. Hyssop prefers full sun to partial shade with a well drained, even dry, soil.

Does hyssop need full sun?

Hyssop prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil.

Does hyssop grow in shade?

Growing Hyssop as a Garden Plant

Hyssop plants prefer to be grown in areas with full sun or partial shade.

Can you eat hyssop?

Both the flowers and leaves are edible, and if you can score fresh hyssop at a garden or farmers market, you can use them like other fresh delicate herbs in salads, pastas, and summer soups. The flowers can be used for garnishes.

What does hyssop do for the body?

Hyssop is used for digestive and intestinal problems including liver and gallbladder conditions, intestinal pain, intestinal gas, colic, and loss of appetite. It is also used for respiratory problems including coughs, the common cold, respiratory infections, sore throat, and asthma.

Is hyssop an annual or perennial?

A perennial herb, hyssop has a beautiful dark green color and a compact, bushy habit. With small, pointed leaves and charming flower spikes, the herb is both flavorful and aromatic.

Where is hyssop found?

Hyssop is native to the area ranging from southern Europe eastward to Central Asia and has become naturalized in North America. Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) in bloom. Hyssop is a small perennial plant about 0.5 metre (1.5 feet) high with slim woody quadrangular stems.

Can bunnies eat licorice?

But this sweet flavor root is bad for rabbits as they can't digest sugar. ... If you have a pet rabbit, avoid giving their favorite root which may harm it.

Do rabbits eat hydrangeas?

During their lives, rabbits will gravitate toward their favorite flowering plants throughout the growing season, relishing pansies, and tulips in the spring, snacking on impatiens, oakleaf hydrangea, and hybrid lilies in the summer, and celebrating a fall harvest of asters come September and October.

Do bunnies eat daffodils?

Daffodils and snowflakes are avoided by rabbits due to the fact that they contain a poisonous substance called lycorine. Ornamental onions (Allium spp.) aren't poisonous, but their taste is unappetizing to many animals.