Hyssop is a widely used culinary herb. Both the flowers and leaves are used to flavor pork, chicken, stuffing, soups, and teas. Hyssop is also considered to be a medicinal herb. The essential oil of Hyssop has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Hyssop is an aromatic plant. The leaves have a strong aroma, which is a combination of licorice and mint. A favorite herb of beekeepers, Hyssop creates a strong, aromatic honey. Pollinators love Hyssop flowers, and in mid-summer there are many spikes of violet-blue flowers. Hyssop grows well in window boxes and other containers.