Plant Details

Origanum vulgare

Oregano, Pot Marjoram

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General Information

Scientific name: Origanum vulgare
Also known as: Oregano, Pot Marjoram

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.80 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-10
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Dye, Essential oil, Parasiticide, Repellent, Bee forage, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked as a vegetable. Oregano is an important herb in Mediterranean cuisine and is often used instead of fresh oregano in dishes. The leaves are commonly used in salad dressings, vegetables, legumes, and in dishes with chili peppers, garlic, and onions. It is common for commercially available dried oregano to come from different plants such as Lippia graveolens, L. Palmeri, and Origanum Syriacum, which are not related to the oregano plant. The dried leaves and flowering stems can be used to make herbal tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 31/08