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Hyssop
About This Plant...
Family:Labiatae
Genus and species:Hyssopus officinalis
Plant type:perennial
Height and width:20-36 inches high; 16 inches wide
Location and soil:sun; tolerates poor soil
Uses:dried leaves in tea, potpourris, and perfumes; fresh leaves in salads, soups, and teas; bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds like flowers
Propagation methods:seeds, division, and cuttings
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:6-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden:3-4 weeks before last spring frost
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:3-4 weeks before last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
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Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:12 inches
Spacing between rows:18 inches
Growing On...
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Harvest:pick fresh leaves as needed; just before flowers open, cut stems and hang them upside down in bunches in a warm, airy place to dry, then remove leaves and flowers and store in an airtight jar
Growing tips:plants eventually become woody, so bed needs to be renewed every 3-4 years