Hyssop (Heirloom)

Lake Valley Heirloom Hyssop Seeds

Hyssop is a flowering shrub-like perennial herb that grows 1-2′, commonly grown for its flavorful leaves. With hardy growth, Hyssop develops violet-blue flowers spiked on deep-green slender stems that give off a bright aroma. Hyssop is in the mint family and makes a vibrant ornamental herb that attracts pollinators and is a good candidate for container gardening.

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8-10 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
• When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when the soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
• Seed Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep
• Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 18-24 inches
• Row Spacing: 6-12 inches
• Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12 inches
• Days to Germinate: 14-21 days
• Days to Maturity: 75-80 days

Growing Notes:

• Harvesting: Harvest fresh as needed for use in salads, soups or other dishes. To dry, cut stems in small bunches and hang them upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area. Fresh or dried leaves can be frozen for later use. Trim back established hyssop plants heavily in spring and again after flowering to encourage bushier plants.
• Attributes: Good for containers, attracts pollinators