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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

  • Common name

    Oregano

  • Botanical name

    Origanum vulgare

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    18-24" (46-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Regularly

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Green

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • 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