Hyssop officinalis (Hyssop)

Family: Mint (Lamiaceae). Hardy to Zones 5 to 10. Plant Description: Woody perennial evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean and one of the more northern hardy of the Mediterranean plants. This is a classic herb used in knot gardens and for low hedging. Flowers to 3 feet tall. Can be readily shaped and is quite lovely in flower. The aroma of the flowers, either fresh or dried, is completely unique and one of the best of all herbal aromas. Traditional usage (TWM): common cold. *CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE*