Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Lamiaceae · Perennial
Oregano is a pungent, perennial herb essential in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines, valued for its warm, slightly bitter flavor. It's drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny, dry conditions, making it an easy-care garden addition.
- · Ensure excellent drainage; it dislikes wet soil.
- · Water sparingly once established.
- · Cut back after flowering to promote new, flavorful growth.
Serving Ideas
Used fresh or dried to season roasts, breads, stews and vegetables; often infused into oils and butters.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 4-10
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Perennial
- Mature size: 1-2 ft tall · 1-2 ft wide
- Bloom season: Summer · Pink to purple
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -20F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy
- Growth rate: Moderate
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