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Hyssop, Blue Hyssopus officinalis
Blue hyssop is an ornamental herb with large amounts of strikingly bright blue flowers and a lovely bushy growth habit. It also attracts butterflies. The leaves are said to have a slightly bitter, mint-like flavor. It is not used for cooking but has a history of medicinal use; anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties are attributed to it. Interesting Notes In the gospel of John, 19:59, "They filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it into his mouth." In I Kings 4:23 Solomon "spoke of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall."
Growing Tips Cut back flowers to promote more blooming.
Sowing Information You can sow seed directly into fine garden soil or start indoors early, then transplant in spring when all danger of frost has passed. Spread seed on warm soil and cover with 1/8 inch fine soil. Seeds will germinate in 5-21 days. Once plants are two to three inches tall, thin to space plants 6-12 inches apart. 63 days to harvest.
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