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hyssop flowers

Family: Menthaceae

Above: flowering in a barrel, Below: cutting stems Use: flavoring, cough syrup, perfumes
cutting hyssop

Plant: hardy, sub-shrub with aromatic leaves

Parts Used : leaves

Culture
: sunny location in average to dry soil. Drought tolerant. Deadhead or shear frequently. Few pests or diseases. Great for containers.

Harvest Time
: all growing season, best before flowering

Storage
: dried or frozen.



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