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The hyssop likes blazing sun
Ysop loves it warm and dry
In its wild form Ysop occurs only in warmer areas. There it inhabits rocky landscapes with dry, calcareous soils. Ysop has been cultivated as a spice and medicinal herb north of the Alps since the Middle Ages.
Next article Hyssop cultivation in the home gardenYsop is a hardy subshrub with ascending stems, rough, elongated leaves and dark blue flowers in dense bracteys. Its botanical name Hyssopus officinalis comes from the Hebrew. In Jewish and Catholic tradition, the plant used to serve as a holy water sprite.
Hyssop prefers a location in full sun, but is otherwise a low-maintenance plant that thrives on poor soils. When growing in your own garden, the following points should be considered in relation to the location:
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Ysop is ideal as a butterfly and insect food plant. Pests, on the other hand, are not particularly appreciated for their strong scent.