Blooms in early summer with lavender blue flowers on bushy plants. Flowers are loved by honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Narrow dark green leaves are slightly bitter, tasty in small amounts in salads, soups, and stews. A favorite herb of beekeepers, Hyssop creates a strong, aromatic honey. Used for centuries for medicinal purposes, Hyssop has soothing, cough suppressant and antiseptic qualities.