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hyssop (of the Bible)

Origanum syriacum

Fragrant

Genus: Origanum
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An upright, bushy, evergeen perennial with small, highly aromatic, edible, ovate, grey-green leaves and clusters of tiny, white flowers that appear from late spring into summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidNeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile or poor, alkaline, well drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. Protect with a dry winter mulch or overwinter under glass or indoors. See oregano cultivation for more information

Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenancePatio ContainerWall Side BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years