Herb Plant, Hyssop officinalis

Height:  16 to 24 inches Spread:  18 inches Full sun Annual Herb Uses: Culinary and Aromatic, can be used fresh or dried. (research all plants before use). Hyssop has bright blue flowers in the summer.  It attracts bees and butterflies. It has been used to get rid of coughs and reduce inflammation.  Hyssop is used as an ingredient in Eau de Cologne and Chartreuse, the liqueur.  Use Hyssop sparingly because the leaves have a strong, slightly bitter, minty flavor.  Finally, please note that Hyssop and Anise Hyssop are two very different plants that are not even closely related. Plants are grown in 2.5” pots. All vegetable and herb plants are grown using organic methods.  All products will be available, while supplies last, beginning opening day (4th Tuesday of April) at Rooted For Good Kirkland (formerly Walnut Grove Vocational Farm) located at 33600 Pearl St. Kirkland, IL 60146.  Greenhouse closes the last Saturday in June. Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Co.