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Oregano

Origanum Vulgare

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Overview

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a resilient perennial herb, prized for its aromatic leaves used in culinary applications. It features delicate purple flowers and reaches up to 30 inches tall, with a spread of 18 inches. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, oregano is drought tolerant once established and attracts pollinators. Its versatility makes it an excellent addition to herb gardens, rockeries, or as a fragrant ground cover. Zones 4-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–8Type Herb, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — herb / perennial with pink blooms; oregano is a versatile plant that requires full sun exposure for optimal growth, image 59
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil; oregano is drought tolerant once established and attracts pollinators, image 84Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — and its tendency to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies adds life to the garden; department of Agriculture, image 76Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Its versatility makes it an excellent addition to herb gardens, rockeries, or as a fragrant ground cover; herb /, image 126Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — It features delicate purple flowers and reaches up to 30 inches tall, with a spread of 18 inches; pink flowers in the, image 43Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil; oregano is drought tolerant once established and attracts pollinators, image 64Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — oregano leaves are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine; oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a resilient perennial herb, image 92+147

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — herb / perennial with pink blooms; oregano is a versatile plant that requires full sun exposure for optimal growth, image 59
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil; oregano is drought tolerant once established and attracts pollinators, image 84
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — and its tendency to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies adds life to the garden; department of Agriculture, image 76
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Its versatility makes it an excellent addition to herb gardens, rockeries, or as a fragrant ground cover; herb /, image 126
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — It features delicate purple flowers and reaches up to 30 inches tall, with a spread of 18 inches; pink flowers in the, image 43
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil; oregano is drought tolerant once established and attracts pollinators, image 64
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — oregano leaves are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine; oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a resilient perennial herb, image 92
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — and its tendency to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies adds life to the garden
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a resilient perennial herb; thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, image 121
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — For the best flavor, gather leaves just before the plant flowers, typically in late spring to early summer, image 91
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — pink flowers in the garden; it features delicate purple flowers and reaches up to 30 inches tall, with a spread of 18, image 58
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — and its tendency to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies adds life to the garden; department of Agriculture, image 116
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — It features delicate purple flowers and reaches up to 30 inches tall, with a spread of 18 inches; pink flowers in the, image 83
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — pink flowers in the garden; it features delicate purple flowers and reaches up to 30 inches tall, with a spread of 18, image 98
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Its texture contrasts beautifully against broader-leaved plants; prized for its aromatic leaves used in culinary, image 95
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — prized for its aromatic leaves used in culinary applications; for the best flavor, gather leaves just before the plant, image 82
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — oregano is a versatile plant that requires full sun exposure for optimal growth; scientifically named Origanum vulgare, image 70
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8; herb / perennial for full or half, image 69
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — pink flowers in the garden; it features delicate purple flowers and reaches up to 30 inches tall, with a spread of 18 inches
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — For the best flavor, gather leaves just before the plant flowers, typically in late spring to early summer, image 51
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — For the best flavor, gather leaves just before the plant flowers, typically in late spring to early summer
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — oregano leaves are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine; oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a resilient perennial herb, image 52
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — incorporating oregano provides both an aesthetic and functional element
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — Its versatility makes it an excellent addition to herb gardens, rockeries, or as a fragrant ground cover; herb /, image 106
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