Hysope officinale Bio
Hysope officinale Bio
Hyssopus officinalis
Rock hyssop
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Description
The Hyssop whose Latin name is Hyssopus officinalis is a shrub native to the Mediterranean basin, cultivated as a medicinal and culinary plant for its leaves and flowers which enhance salads and stuffings. It is also used in the production of liqueurs. Its regularly rounded habit and bluish-purple flowers resemble lavender. It will appreciate a sunny exposure and well-drained soil, such as in a rockery.
Also known as "Sacred Herb" by Greek civilizations, the Hyssopus officinalis has linear, opposite, highly aromatic, matte green leaves that can reach up to 50 cm in height. From July to September, pretty lavender-blue flowers in narrow spikes bloom to welcome bees and butterflies.
As a Mediterranean plant, the Hyssop officinalis will find its place in aromatic plant gardens alongside mint or savory. In flower beds and rockeries, this perennial is not to be outdone by the beauty of its flowering. It thrives in dry, poor, and limestone soils as long as the exposure remains very sunny. It also appreciates fertile soil and accepts a semi-shaded exposure in the south of France.
The harvest of fresh leaves is done as needed, and the flowers are harvested at the beginning of flowering. For preservation, cut the leaf stems before flowering and dry them. Use them to flavor salads, vegetables, soups, and liqueurs. Hyssop is also used in infusion (20g of leaves per liter of boiling water with a little cinnamon and honey) for the bronchi, digestion, and nervous system, but be careful, the essential oil is toxic.
In the vegetable garden: Hyssop officinalis repels ants, slugs, and snails, and its infusion is sprayed against diseases caused by bacteria.
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Hyssopus
officinalis
Lamiaceae
Rock hyssop
Mediterranean
Perennial
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Cultivation: Carry out your sowing from February to April in a warm place at 18°C, burying the seeds under half a cm of compost. If you prefer to wait to sow in open ground, do it in May. In any case, you will have to wait 14 days to see the first shoots appear.
Hyssop thrives in heat. Even if it is not in full sun, make sure it is comfortable, as it will be more prolific. Position it in a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil, rich in organic matter and well-drained. A rocky soil can suit it thanks to its deep taproot. Furthermore, consider it if you want to protect other plants from slugs or other voracious invertebrates. They dislike aromatic plants, which will serve as particularly effective and ecological repellents.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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