A hardy Mediterranean herb with small, fragrant, gray-green leaves and tiny pink, purple, or white flowers. Oregano is a classic culinary herb that thrives in sunny, dry locations and is extremely low-maintenance.
Common cultivars include 'Greek' (Origanum heracleoticum), prized for superior flavor and hardiness, and 'Italian' or 'Golden', valued for culinary use and ornamental foliage respectively.
