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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 8–11Type Herb
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — pale pink to purple flowers
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — a cross between sweet marjoram and common oreganoItalian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — The plant boasts small, lavender-pink blooms and is hardy in zones 6-9Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — it boasts delicate sprays of tinyItalian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — oval-shaped leaves that are slightly larger and less pungent than those of its Greek counterpartItalian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — and as a fragrant ground coverItalian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Italian Oregano (Origanum x majoricum) is a perennial herb prized for its aromatic leaves+10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Lamiaceae

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Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — pale pink to purple flowers
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — a cross between sweet marjoram and common oregano
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — The plant boasts small, lavender-pink blooms and is hardy in zones 6-9
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — it boasts delicate sprays of tiny
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) — and as a fragrant ground cover
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Italian Oregano (Origanum x majoricum) is a perennial herb prized for its aromatic leaves
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Low maintenance, it's excellent for borders or herb gardens
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Consistent with its Mediterranean origins
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Italian Oregano is ideal for use in herb gardens
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) — is a perennial herb cherished for its aromatic leaves which are widely used in Mediterranean cuisine
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Favored in culinary use, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering
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 Italian Oregano forms a bushy mound of dark green
Italian Oregano (Origanum X Majoricum) — Its pungent flavor enhances Mediterranean dishes
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