| Botanical name | Origanum vulgare |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Oregano |
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| Foliage | Oregano has small, oval, fragrant leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Oregano makes a good container plant. Make sure its in a sunny position. Also, the creeping varieties make excellent path edgings and ground covers. |
| Maintenance | Origano is evergreen all year round, withstands frost and benefits from pruning. |
| Soil conditions | Likes average soil. |
| Uses | A favourite herb for Italian, Spanish and Mexican dishes, especially with pizza, pasta and tomato-based dishes. |
| Wildlife attractions | This plant will attract bees. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Does well in containers in full sun, but requires good drainage. |
| Interesting info | It has strong insect-repelling abilities, rich flavonoids and volatile oils. |
| Propagation | Grow from seed or cuttings in spring. |
| Harvest | Can harvest any time of year. |
Origanum vulgare (Oregano)
- Botanical name: Origanum vulgare
- Common name(s): Oregano
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
Oregano is a spreading perennial herb, either bushy or with a creeping habit. It has small,oval,fragrant leaves.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Origanum vulgare subsp. vulgare
Botanical Pronunciation: or-RI-ga-num vul-GAIR-ee
Origanum vulgare requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Oregano has small, oval, fragrant leaves.
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