Tag: Hyssop

However, this herb will also thrive indoors with a long-running light schedule of approximately 16 hours. Another advantages of planting Anise Hyssop is how effectively the unscented flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators (outdoors, of course!) Can hyssop be grown indoors? Hyssop can be started in containers, indoors or outdoors. If you plant in […]

Anise hyssop is easily started from seed and often blooms the first year, but also can be propagated in spring or fall by division of plants that spread by rhizomes. Can you propagate anise hyssop from cuttings? Propagate anise hyssop by seeds, cuttings, or division in spring. Seed: Anise hyssop readily self-sows. Start seed indoors […]

As a general rule, rabbits avoid plants with leaves that are rough, hairy, or highly fragrant. For instance, they don’t seem to like Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum). In our area we suffer from rabbit overpopulation (though the rabbits here may say the same thing about people). What herbs are poisonous to rabbits? Some of the […]

Plants grow to about 3 feet tall and 18 inches wide. Peak bloom is in midsummer and flowers last a very long time because it sets no seeds. How tall does hyssop get? 2 ft. tallPlants grow up to 2 ft. tall and attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. What does hyssop look like? Hyssop is […]

It blooms from mid-summer to frost and is a favorite of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. The aromatic foliage is said to repel mosquitoes when crushed and some report that you can rub the foliage on your skin for use as a mosquito repellent. What plant repels mosquitoes the most? Here are five of the most […]

Anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum, is a short-lived herbaceous perennial with blue flowers and fragrant foliage that can be used as an ornamental or in the herb garden. What is the difference between anise hyssop and hyssop? Anise Hyssop (Agastache) is not the same as Hyssop (Hyssopus). Anise Hyssop is Native to North America and a […]

It’s also important that you don’t take this oil by mouth. Essential oils are not meant to be ingested, rather used in aromatherapy. Despite its use as a folk remedy for gastrointestinal upset, it’s possible that hyssop can actually cause gastrointestinal issues. Can hyssop be ingested? However, true hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis, is an edible member […]

How do I use Anise Hyssop? Use them in cooking by drying the flowers and sprinkling them over your favorite lettuce as a sweet and surprising topping in salads. Garnish your favorite desserts by topping ice cream, fruit, or frosted cakes with some fresh blooms for a treat that appeals to both the eye and […]

Harvesting technique Cut just above the two small nodes, about halfway down the plant. For flowers, harvest anise hyssop flowers when ⅔ of the flowers have opened on the stalk. Cut at the same point as you would the leaves, just above the nodes. What part of anise hyssop is edible? Both the flowers and […]

Bacopa monnieri (Water Hyssop) is a creeping, mat-forming, aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial with small, succulent, oval and shiny leaves. Blooming from mid spring through fall (year-round in mild climates), it boasts a profusion of small, axillary, bell-shaped, white flowers that are often tinged with blue or pink. Is water hyssop the same as hyssop? Name […]

It prefers well-draining, fertile loam, but it will tolerate poor, dry, sandy soil as well. Hyssop does well in a generous pH range of 6.6 to 8.5. It loves full days of warm sun but will tolerate partial shade. For the best growth, make sure your plant gets at least six hours of sun. Is […]

Anise hyssop is easily started from seed and often blooms the first year, but also can be propagated in spring or fall by division of plants that spread by rhizomes. Seeds need light to germinate, so barely cover the seeds. Can you propagate anise hyssop from cuttings? Propagate anise hyssop by seeds, cuttings, or division […]