Hyssop
About Hyssop
Mentioned repeatedly in the Bible - David says Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean. It has a strong minty-bitter flavor used sparingly in cooking. It is one of the bitter herbs eaten at Passover. It contains pinocamphone, which has antiviral properties. It grows 30-60 cm with beautiful blue, pink, or white flowers. It attracts bees and butterflies. It is used in liqueurs including Chartreuse and Benedictine. It is a natural hedge plant. The flowers are edible. It has been used medicinally for respiratory conditions since antiquity. It is easy to grow from seed.
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