Hyssopus officinalis (Yssop)
Hyssopus officinalis (Yssop)
40 (60)cm, Hyssop has dense, dark green, lanceolate leaves on woody perennial branches with numerous violet flowers at the beginning of summer. Young leaves have a bitter, minty flavor and are used in small quantities for salads, meat and soups. Used in pot-pouris as well. For any rich, well drained soil in a protected spot in full sun. VI-VII.More Details »