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In the Garden | Culinary | Fragrance | Medicinal use

Popular garden varieties

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In the Garden

Growth Characteristics:

• Perennial, Evergreen, Frost hardy,
• Height: ±60 cm; Spread: ±40 cm,
• A decorative plant for borders or informal hedging and knots,
• Spikes of Blue-violet, Pink or White flowers,

Cultivation:

• Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,

Harvesting:

• Pick fresh leaves and flowers throughout the year,

Companion Planting:

• Vegetables: Plant with Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower,
• Do not plant with: Radish,
• Attracting Beneficial insects: Hoverfly, Wasps, Bees, Butterflies,
• Host Plant for: Cabbage-white butterflies,

Repellant for:

• Onion maggot,

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Culinary use

Use Hyssop leaves and flowers with:

• Soups, Casseroles, Pulses, Rich Pâté,
• Serve with cranberries in fruit salads,
• Meat dishes, Game, Rabbit pie,
• Flowers: add to salads for flavour and colour,
• Tea: Peppery, mint flavour; use flowers and leaves,

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Fragrance

• The whole plant exudes a pungent aroma. Add leaves and flowers to Potpourri.
• Add to Bathwater,
• Make an infusion and use as a cleansing, refreshing facial rinse,

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Medicinal use

Hyssop leaves and flowers may be beneficial in the following cases:

Preparation and dosage:

TEA:

• 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup, add boiling water and infuse for 10-15 minutes,

TINCTURE:

• Take 1-4 ml in some water, three times per day.

CAUTION:

• Do not take when pregnant.

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