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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 Map

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plant

Small plant 2-5 ft

Full sun

Moderate water

Ornamental foliage

White, off-white flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Spice or herb plant

Ethnomedical plant.
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Fragrant plant

Very similar to the traditional Wild Marjoram. Forms a mound of leaves from which arise the reddish purple flower stems.

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