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| Identification |
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Genus
Hyssopus
Species
officinalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
European hyssop
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11817
Data source
HtZn p128;MedPl p220;Frgnt p177
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6" - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Hyssopus officinalis is a good hummingbird feeder. European hyssop has mild resinous leaves. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to light shade is ideal for this plant. It usually does best in dry, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
tonic
expectorant
sedative
carminative
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
May induce epileptic seizures.
Medicinal notes
Hyssopus officinalis has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a tonic, as an expectorant, as a sedative and as a carminative. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) European hyssop is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant is not permitted in some countries. The flowers and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. May induce epileptic seizures.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
camphor scented leaves. bitter odor
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hyssopus officinalis is an herbaceous perennial. Leaves: European hyssop has narrow leaves that line square stems. Flowers: This plant has spikes of tubular flowers. Most often the blossoms occur in either violet or blue.
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