Hyssop Seed

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Description

The intense blue flowers are an ideal garnish for salads. An aromatic shrubby plant which bees love because it produces so much pollen!

A member of the mint family.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Hardy perennial.
• Semi-evergreen.
• Slim, dark green foliage.
• Prefers light, free-draining, alkaline soil.  Will grow in most soils.
• Prefers full sun or part shade.
• Sow seeds under glass in early spring.
• Plant seedlings out during the summer 2 feet (60 cm) apart.
• Can reach 2 feet (60 cm) tall and wide.
• Blue flowers August to October.
• Benefits from being cut back hard in spring or summer as otherwise can become woody.
• Flowers June to October.

• Planting Instructions For Hedging.
• Plant 8" (20 cm) apart.
• 8 - 12" (20 - 30 cm) growth per year.

• Culinary Uses.
• Good accompaniment with meat, beans soup and salad.
• Used for flavouring liquers.
• Use leaves sparingly in salads.
• Flowers are edible.

• Medicinal Uses.
• Anti-inflammatory and therefore can relieve rheumatic pains.
• Used in the bath it will help lighten a negative mental state and anxiety.
• Can help sore throats if gargled.
• Can help weak stomachs, help digestion (especially with fatty meats and fish) and colic.
• Can loosen catarrh, soothe lungs and chest so helps coughs and colds.
• Can calm your nervous system if drunk as a tonic.

• Other Uses.
• Can be used as an insect repellant.
• Will attract cabbage white butterflies and bees.
• Makes a lovely hedge.
• Can be used in pot pourri.
• Planted near vines can increase yield.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using. Not recommended for use for longer than two weeks or if you are pregnant, breast feeding or have heart condition or thyroid problem. 

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