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Greek Oregano

Tender, sweetly spicy leaves with excellent flavor. Adds zest to Greek, Italian and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, gravies, soups, salads or casseroles. Use fresh, dried or fresh frozen. Harvest before flowering.

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Greek Oregano

  • Botanical name

    Origanum vulgare hirtum

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    8-18" (20-46 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Every other day

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Ben K.'s collection
  • Wanda B.'s collection