Origanum vulgare hirtum
Greek Oregano
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Clusters of rose-colored flowers mid- to late summer
- Vigorous grower
- Very fragrant
- A great seasoning for many recipes using poultry, beef or tomatoes
Border or Bed
Container
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Fragrant
Garden
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: 6-9 in
Spread: 14-18 in
Spacing: 14-18 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Edible
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Origanum
Common Name: Greek Oregano
Greek Oregano, is a hardy, hairy perennial herb from the mint family, known for its intensely aromatic, pungent leaves used in cooking, especially for its strong, spicy flavor. It forms a bushy, spreading plant with small, olive-green, hairy leaves and produces small white to pinkish-purple flowers in summer. This flavorful variety is the standard culinary oregano