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Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum

Greek Oregano

This plant's value lies in providing excellent flavour to a dish when used fresh or dried.

  • »  Woody perennial with rounded to ovate foliage
  • »  Tiny two-lipped white blooms
  • »  Flavorful foliage when used fresh or dried
  • »  Bloom Time: July

11cm Potted
$10.33
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Well-drained
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Herbal garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum

Grown for its culinary value. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum

Best grown in full sun in a well-drained, gritty or sandy loam location. It has good heat and drought tolerance. Shear plants back to keep the plant tidy and promote new foliage growth.