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Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Your guide to planting, growing, and getting to know this plant.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Oregano care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Origanum vulgare
- Common names
- Wild Marjoram
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Origanum
- Species
- O. vulgare
Growing with your kit
Tiny seeds; surface sow in Seeds In A Cup® Greenhouse.
Propagation
By seed, cuttings, division.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Strongest flavor before mid-summer flowering.
Growing conditions
Rocky slopes, dry meadows.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant; dislikes winter wetness.
Pests & plant health
Spider mites, root rot.
Plant safety
Safe consumption.
Botanical features
Perennial, aromatic oval leaves, purple flowers.
Varieties
‘Greek Oregano’, ‘Golden Oregano’.
Garden & everyday uses
Italian and Mexican culinary staple
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean native.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Greek for ‘Joy of the Mountain’.
History
Greek symbol of happiness in the afterlife.
Grow oregano in a cup.
Seed Germination Kit
Oregano Seed Starter Grow Kit
USD 10.99
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Origanum vulgare
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