Characteristics

USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 4-10
Life cycle Perennial
Light requirement full sun, partial sun/shade
Water requirement Dry, Moist
Soil type light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Height 0.6
Layer Herbs
Edible true
Edible parts Leaves
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregano
Growth Medium
Alternate name Pot Marjoram
Family Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Origanum vulgare
Edible uses Oil
Propagation - Cuttings best in late Spring; softwood cuttings root fastest
Propagation - Direct sowing true
Spacing 20cm
Soil pH 4.5–8.7

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Layer

Herbs

USDA Hardiness zone

4-10

Life cycle

Perennial

Light requirement full sun, partial sun/shade

Water requirement

Dry, Moist

Plant ID: 245 / Created at: 2020-08-24 10:11:16 UTC / Last updated at: 2021-03-25 20:16:01 UTC by tina

Description

A perennial herb originating from the Mediterranean that is often grown for its leaves to use as cooking ingredient. Leaves can be used fresh or dried. Harvesting is best before flowering.