Origanum vulgare (Oregano)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Origanum
Species: Origanum vulgare


Common Names add Oregano edit \| delete Marjorum edit \| delete Marjory edit \| delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Fragrant Herb Medicinal Perennial Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm) Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm) Flowering Start edit Flowering End edit Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium Leaf Shape edit Obtuse Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Container/Patio Edging Low Maintenance Garden Mediterranean Garden Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Soil Types edit Well-drained Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline) Bloom Colour edit Lavender White Wildlife Value edit Bees Deer Resistant Hummingbirds Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Root Cutting Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Add leaves to salads edit \| delete Tea made from the leaves soothes a sore throat. edit \| delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Jewell2009 (2905) wrote on Mar 10 2009

The white blooming oregano is thought to be more fragrant than the purple blooming variety when used as a spice .

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