Hyssopus officinalis

Hyssopus officinalis L.

Hyssopus officinalis

Hyssop is a shrub or subshrub that grows to a height of 30 to 60 cm. It has woody stems at the base with upright branches, lanceolate dark green leaves that are 2 to 2.5 cm long, and produces pink, blue, or white fragrant flowers during the summer.

Details

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Hyssopus

Chemistry:

The essential oil of hyssop includes chemicals such as thujone and phenol, which give it antiseptic properties. It also contains pinocamphone and cineole, which can stimulate the central nervous system.

Uses:

Hyssop is used in traditional herbal medicine for its soothing, expectorant, and cough suppressant properties. It is also used to treat multiple conditions such as coughing, sore throat, and to stimulate the gastrointestinal system. In culinary applications, it is used in cooking for its intense minty aroma and lightly bitter taste due to tannins. It is a key ingredient in many formulations of absinthe and Chartreuse liqueur.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Plant height:

30 to 60 cm

Flower color:

Pink, blue, or white

Suitable habitat:

Hyssop thrives in full sun and warm climates. It is resistant to drought and tolerant of chalky, sandy soils.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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