Musetta · Gardenality Bloom · Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F · Comment About Planting
If you have an area with light soil, lot of rocks and a dry well drained area, this plant is a nice compliment! When you plant seeds, make sure seeds are barely covered, no more than 1/2". Don't be discouraged if something doesn't pop up right away - some seeds can be dormant for several months (UGH). I would plant extra and then thin to 12" between each plant to ensure they surface where I wanted and give the best space for growing. It takes several weeks for the seedlings to surface and once they do, will grow at a nice moderate pace. Depending on your zone, the plant will return for another year or two before you have to start over! I plant these in my herb/vegetable compatible garden along side my Eggplant, Squash, and Potatoes. Hyssop also works with Chomomile, Thyme, and Dead Nettle. Happy Planting!

Musetta · Gardenality Bloom · Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F · Comment About Pruning
If you want to propagate the plant, it's better to take cuttings off the first year - best bet up North in the Spring after Frost Danger has passed. You can perform root divisions on this plant, but personally, I prefer to snip! If you want a decent looking plant the following two years or so, before it gets "woody" I would recommend cutting the Hyssop stems down to the ground in the fall. I'm sure you could do it in the spring if you prefer.

Musetta · Gardenality Bloom · Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F · Comment About Problems
This plant has many cool home remedy uses - but you should read up CAREFULLY before attempting to use alot. Many herbal enthusiast websites I've read mention overuse of Hyssop in women can cause "female" problems to the point of miscarriage if pregnant.

Musetta · Gardenality Bloom · Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F
There are several "harvestings" you can do with Hyssop. The leaves can be snipped off before the plant comes into the blooming phase, dried and used for teas, and other homeopathic treatments. If you harvest the flowers, the flower tops are fully open in the early morning - that's the best time to cut and hang to dry before pulverizing and storing for that nice cup of tea with honey!!! I would recommend making tea in a minimum of 2 cup batches with about 1.5 tsp MAX of dried hyssop flowers until you adjust to your taste. For some, the taste can be a bit strong at first, so if you do not like strongly flavored tea, cut back and work your way up! I find honey works as the best sweetener.