Hyssop is a shrub in the mint family native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea. It has been used in traditional herbal medicine due to its purported properties as an antiseptic, cough reliever, and expectorant. Ornamental use only.

Hyssop is a brightly coloured shrub, woody at the base, from which grow a number of upright branches. Its leaves are dark green.

During the summer, hyssop produces pink, blue or white fragrant flowers. 

Hyssop is resistant to drought, and tolerant of chalky, sandy soils. It thrives in full sun and warm climates.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Height: 12-24", 30-60cm

Location: Sun

Seeds per packet: 100

H. Zell, Hyssopus officinalis 001, CC BY-SA 3.0