Italian Oregano

Origanum X Majoricum

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Overview

Italian Oregano (Origanum x majoricum) is a perennial herb prized for its aromatic leaves. Thriving in full sun, it reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide. The plant boasts small, lavender-pink blooms and is hardy in zones 6-9. Favored in culinary use, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering. Its pungent flavor enhances Mediterranean dishes. Low maintenance, it's excellent for borders or herb gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Italian Oregano (Origanum x majoricum) is a perennial herb prized for its aromatic leaves

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Thriving in full sun, it reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — The plant boasts small, lavender-pink blooms and is hardy in zones 6-9

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Favored in culinary use, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Its pungent flavor enhances Mediterranean dishes

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Low maintenance, it's excellent for borders or herb gardens

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — is a perennial herb cherished for its aromatic leaves which are widely used in Mediterranean cuisine

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Italian Oregano (Origanum x majoricum) is a perennial herb prized for its aromatic leaves

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Thriving in full sun, it reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — The plant boasts small, lavender-pink blooms and is hardy in zones 6-9

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Favored in culinary use, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Its pungent flavor enhances Mediterranean dishes

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Low maintenance, it's excellent for borders or herb gardens

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — is a perennial herb cherished for its aromatic leaves which are widely used in Mediterranean cuisine

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — a cross between sweet marjoram and common oregano

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — the Italian Oregano forms a bushy mound of dark green

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — oval-shaped leaves that are slightly larger and less pungent than those of its Greek counterpart

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — it boasts delicate sprays of tiny

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — pale pink to purple flowers

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Italian Oregano is ideal for use in herb gardens

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — and as a fragrant ground cover

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — It prefers well-drained soil and a full sun exposure, though it can tolerate partial shade

Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Consistent with its Mediterranean origins

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