Hyssop
Will it grow where I live?
Hyssop is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Spread
- 0.6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–10
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- dry – very moist
- pH
- 6.6 – 8.8
Growing
Hyssop prefers a sunny location with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. The plant requires moderate watering and should not be kept too wet. Propagation is done by cuttings or division. Regular pruning promotes bushy growth and extends the plant's lifespan.
Frequently asked questions
Hyssop: how big does it get?
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.6 m. Growth is medium.
Hyssop: what site does it need?
Hyssop tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6.6 and 8.8.
Hyssop: is it hardy?
Hyssop is listed as hardy in zone 6–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Hyssop: will it grow in Central Europe?
Hyssop is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Hyssop: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Hyssop are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
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