200+Hyssop Seeds(Hyssopus officinalis) Mint family Blue flowers Fragrant Perennial Herb USA

The bright blue flowers of this member of the mint family will add lovely color to your herb garden!The leaves can be brewed into a tea with soothing medicinal properties.Slightly bitter leaves are also finely chopped on salad, game meats, soups and stews. Helps digestion. Essential oil used in perfumery.

Sowing:

Direct sow on the surface of the soil in late fall or spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand or well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To start the seed indoors, sow the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep the soil temperature between 70-75 degrees F with consistent moisture until germination, which may take as long as 3-4 weeks.

Growing:

Do not over water, since this herb prefers slightly dry soil. Hyssop resists nearly all pests and disease. Before the spring growth, prune the plant heavily for healthy, tender new stems.