Origanum vulgare (Oregano) - Image 1

Botanical name: Origanum vulgare

Common names: Oregano, Wild Marjoram, Greek Oregano

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlySpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Origanum vulgare (Oregano) plant with purple flowers and small green leaves, dense ground cover.
Origanum vulgare (Oregano) with dense purple flowers and tiny green leaves spreading across the ground.
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