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Gardening

Denninmi

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1. I assume you mean true hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)?

Reply to Ruby Reason (Original post)

Sun Apr 29, 2012, 09:43 AM

Apr 2012

Honestly, I think it's mainly medicinal. I've grown it before, it's an attractive plant and makes a good substitution appearance-wise in the garden for lavender in climates where lavenders won't survive the winters easily. I know they have used it as a flavoring agent in some alcohols, but honestly, to me it smells like mint and skunk, and I don't think the skunkiness would be pleasant to consume.

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My daughter has a hyssop plant. Does anybody have ideas for using it? [View all] Ruby Reason Apr 2012 OP

I assume you mean true hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)? Denninmi Apr 2012 #1

Thanks, the bees and butterflies sure like it. Ruby Reason Apr 2012 #2