Origanum vulgare
Oregano-Italian
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
- Dense plant with small green leaves
- Very fragrant
- A must for any Italian dish
Border or Bed
Container
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun, ensure well-drained soil (sandy/rocky is good), and water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings thrives on less water and occasional pinching for bushier growth, providing strong flavor when harvested before flowering.
Height: 15-24 in
Spacing: 10-15 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Edible
- Salt Tolerant
- Edging
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Origanum
Common Name: Oregano-Italian
Commonly known as oregano, is a genus of aromatic herbs and subshrubs in the mint family, small, oval to rounded, often hairy leaves and clusters of tiny white, pink, or purple flowers on square stems, offering pungent, earthy flavors and grown as bushy perennials