Hyssop

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Biocultural value

Leaves have a mild minty scent.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Lazy S's Farm Nursery

Description

A. ‘Firebird’ (A. coccinea x A. rupestris) features coppery-orange to coral flowers and aromatic gray-green foliage. Sweetly fragrant, tubular flowers in whorls bloom on erect, salvia-like spikes atop stems typically growing to 2-3’ tall. Flowers appear over a long June to September bloom period. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Leaves have a strong mint scent, and may be used fresh or dry to flavor teas.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses, fragrance