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Hyssop

About Hyssop

This semi-evergreen perennial is native to Southern and Eastern Europe but has naturalized in some areas of the USA. It performs best when grown in a location that provides some shade from the hot afternoon sun. Trimming in the spring is best and will aid in the overall health of the plant. Its leaves and young shoot tips are edible both raw or used as a flavoring in a variety of dishes.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Hyssopus officinalis

Genus

Hyssopus

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Hyssop

💦 Water

How often to water your Hyssop

Hyssop needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Hyssop in your home

Hyssop love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hyssop does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hyssop in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hyssop

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hyssop: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hyssop after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Hyssop is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Hyssop →

Benefits of Growing Hyssop →

Common Hyssop Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Hyssop →

Outdoor Care Guide for Hyssop →

💦 Water Needs

Hyssop prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Hyssop Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hyssop requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Hyssop Light Requirements →

Hyssop Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hyssop is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Hyssop does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Hyssop →

Best Pots for Hyssop →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hyssop →

What Are Healthy Hyssop Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Hyssop should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Hyssop →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hyssop is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Hyssop Lifecycle →

Hyssop Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Hyssop →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hyssop can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hyssop Temperature Tolerance →

Hyssop Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Hyssop →

When to Plant Hyssop →

How to Plant Hyssop →

Where to Plant Hyssop →

Winter Care for Hyssop →

Best Companion Plants for Hyssop →

Is Hyssop a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Hyssop can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Hyssop →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Hyssop, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.