bible hyssop
Origanum syriacum
Overview
Bible hyssop (Origanum syriacum) is a shrubby evergreen herb from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 50 cm tall with white-pink flowers and dark blue berries. The leaves of this plant have a pungent and spicy scent, and are used as a culinary and medicinal herb. In the Bible, hyssop was used to cleanse lepers and it is still used in some herbal remedies today. It is also used to make tea and essential oil. Bible hyssop is a drought-tolerant aromatic plant that is easy to cultivate through propagation and is a great addition to herb gardens.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum
Light
Full sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 9-10.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, May.
Propagation
Cutting, Division, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Stem Propagation
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