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LiberalEsto

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9. There are at least two different plants called hyssop

Sun Aug 19, 2012, 05:51 PM

Aug 2012

One, agastache, is sometimes called anise hyssop or Korean hyssop. It smells like licorice and the leaves make a lovely tea.
Here's an article about various kinds of agastache: http://suite101.com/article/agastache-a104896

The other is true hyssop, and here is an article on it: http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_hyssop.htm

Both agastache and true hyssop are members of the mint family. I have both growing in my garden. True hyssop can be used as a remedy for coughs, but I have never used it. I grow it for the lovely blue flowers, which attract bees and butterflies. Agastache is also a bee magnet. Growing plants that attract bees helps ensure that my vegetable garden gets pollinated.

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A question about hyssop... [View all] Ruby Reason Apr 2012 OP

Here's an excellent article: silverweb Apr 2012 #1

Thank you. This is a great link. Ruby Reason Apr 2012 #3

Happy to be of service. silverweb May 2012 #6

If you are afraid that this herb can be poisonous if ingested, than do not ingest it! icymist Apr 2012 #2

Thank you, but don't worry. Ruby Reason Apr 2012 #4

This is my go-to site for herbs and herbology: kentauros Apr 2012 #5

You're right. It is a good site. Thank you. Ruby Reason May 2012 #7

recipe link Sentath May 2012 #8

There are at least two different plants called hyssop LiberalEsto Aug 2012 #9

Thanks you. Ours is true Hyssop. Ruby Reason Aug 2012 #10