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Origanum onites, Cretan Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Pot Marjoram

Origanum onites

Cretan Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Pot Marjoram
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Greece,Turkey
USDA Zone: 7-10?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
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Very similar to the traditional Wild Marjoram. Forms a mound of leaves from which arise the reddish purple flower stems.


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