Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
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Common Name: Oregano  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Oregano is a culinary herb that is both tasty and attractive. Small, rounded to oval, grey-green leaves are very aromatic and pungent, forming irregular mounds (about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide) that are sort of upright and creeping. Clusters of tiny rosy pink to white flowers appear all summer, and attract pollinators and beneficial insects. The foliage is used for flavor foods, but the flowers are also edible, and provide a more subtle flavor and an attractive appearance. A lovely and tasty garden addition. There are a number of species and subspecies available, with varying flavors but the same robust constitution.