Oregano
Origanum vulgare
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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.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Common cultivars include 'Greek' (Origanum heracleoticum), prized for superior flavor and hardiness, and 'Italian' or 'Golden', valued for culinary use and ornamental foliage respectively.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Oregano grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
2
Avoid near
Notable Cultivars
Common cultivars include 'Greek' (Origanum heracleoticum), prized for superior flavor and hardiness, and 'Italian' or 'Golden', valued for culinary use and ornamental foliage respectively.