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Oregano
Hot, spicy aroma and flavor make this the classic pizza herb. Adds zest to Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, soups, salads or casseroles. Use fresh, dried or fresh frozen. Harvest before flowering.
Companion Plants
Basil
Marigold
Thyme
Plant Details
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Common name
Oregano
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Botanical name
Origanum vulgare
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
18-24" (46-61 cm)
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Habit
Upright
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Feed
Regularly
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Green
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Keep weed-free
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Beef Seasonings Collection
- Ben K.'s collection
- Classic Culinary Herb Collection
- Edgar S.'s collection
- Marinade Herb Collection
- Mexican Herb Collection
- Viniagrette Herb Collection
- Xena P.'s collection