Hyssop Seeds – True Blue

Hyssop is a fragrant, perennial herb valued for its beautiful blue-violet blossoms and aromatic leaves. The True Blue variety produces dense flower spikes that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It’s ideal for herb gardens, borders, and container planting. With its pleasant scent and vibrant blooms, this herb is a favorite for both culinary and ornamental use.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial herb

• Scientific Name: Hyssopus officinalis

• Common Name: Hyssop (True Blue variety)

• Flower Color: Blue-violet

• Maturity Period: Blooms in 90–100 days from sowing

• Height: 18–24 inches

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Growing Season: Warm season; ideal from late spring to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sowing Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 8–9: February–April or September–October

  • Zones 6–7: March–May

  • Zones 4–5: April–June

• Uses: Fresh or dried leaves for seasoning, ornamental borders, pollinator gardens, and herbal infusions