Origanum vulgare

Greek Oregano

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Common Name:

Greek Oregano

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Description

Widely used in Italian dishes, tomato sauce, pizza, fish and salad dressing. Start seeds early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost.

Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Blooming

Blooms small purple, pink, or white tubular flowers. The flowers are edible.

Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Growth

Shrubby perennials with aromatic leaves. Grow in a sunny location.

Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Planting

Best to propagate oregano from stem cuttings or divisions. Plants started from the seed tend to grow slow. Set out transplants or divisions in spring after the threat of frost has passed. Provide 24" of space between plants.

Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Pest

Rare.

Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Interesting facts

The more sun that an oregano plant gets, the more pungent the flavor of its leaves.

Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - Soil and irrigation

Does best in light, fertile, slightly alkaline soil with good drainage. Water only during periods of drought.