Hyssopus officinalis var. canescens (Yssop)
Hyssopus officinalis var. canescens (Yssop)
30 (50)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 potpourris as well. This variety has a shorter habit with denser flower spikes. For any rich, well drained soil in a protected spot in full sun. VI-VII.More Details »