Oregano / Marjoram
Origanum vulgare
EdibleZones 4–9herbgroundcover
Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- herb, groundcover
Functional roles
foodpollinatormedicinalinsectary
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
divisioncuttingseedeasy
When: Divide spring
Drought-tolerant culinary herb; the flowers are one of the best plants for pollinators.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.