How to grow Herb Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis

Trim back lightly after flowering, replace plants every few years as they become untidy and woody

Growing Herb hyssop from seed

Sow thinly and cover only lightly use 7cm pots or modules. Germinate under protection

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.04 inches (0.1 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Herb hyssop

Choose a sunny well drained spot at the front of the border or path edge

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Herb hyssop is a hardy plant.

Seed Saving Herb hyssop

Allow the flowers to fade on the plant and collect the spikes into a paper bag as the seeds ripen. Continue to dry on a warm window sill until the seeds can be shaken free of the flower heads

How long does Herb hyssop take to grow?

These estimates for how long Herb hyssop takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Herb hyssop to germinate?
32 days

Average 32 days | Min 32 days | Max 32 days (1)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Herb hyssop?
+ 44 days

Average 44 days | Min 44 days | Max 44 days (1)

Days to Maturity How long until Herb hyssop is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 686 days

Average 686 days | Min 407 days | Max 1169 days (4)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Herb hyssop?
= 762 days

Herb hyssop Etymology

The name hyssop comes from the Greek adobe or ezob, meaning holy herb because it was used to cleanse sacred spaces. The botanical epithet is from the Latin officinalis meaning “used medicinally”

Herb hyssop Folklore & Trivia

Hyssop was hung to provide protection from the evil eye and guard against witches. It was also frequently planted on graves. Said to have been used by witches for cleansing and to protect the home.

Other names for Herb hyssop

Bee plant, Blue nectar hyssop

Footnotes

1 Missouri Botanical Garden


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