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Greek Oregano

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Greek Oregano

Herb

Origanum vulgare hirtum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 5–9
  • 80 days to maturity
  • Herbs
  • 12" spacing
  • Low water
  • Perennial
  • pH 6–8
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  • Overview

    Strong oregano aroma and flavor - great for pizza and Italian cooking. Characteristic dark green leaves with white flowers. Attracts Beneficial Insects: provides pollen and nectar for beneficial insects such as bees, hoverflies, lacewing larva, parasitic wasps, and tachinid flies. Edible Flowers: The flowers have an oregano flavor and can be used in the same manner as the herb. They are especially good in pasta salads, green salads, and as a fresh pizza topping.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in late spring. Can also propagate from cuttings or division.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Spider mites, aphids (rarely problematic). Common diseases: Root rot in waterlogged soils, generally very healthy.