Italian Oregano
Italian Oregano
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Italian Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a key herb for Italian, Greek, and Mexican cooking, with flavorful leaves for fresh or dried use. This attractive, shrub-like perennial can be divided and planted around the garden for natural pest control and attracts honeybees and pollinators when it flowers.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Origanum vulgare
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO perennial
- Habit: Shrub-like, easily divided
- Use: Fresh or dried culinary herb
- Hardiness: Zones 5 to 9
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Italian, Greek, and Mexican dishes
- Drying for the pantry
- Pollinator-friendly herb gardens
- Natural pest control plantings
How to grow
Start seeds indoors or direct sow in spring. Oregano thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Hardy in zones 5 to 9, divide established clumps to spread it around the garden, and harvest leaves regularly.
Flavor profile
Warm, peppery, and aromatic, intensifying when dried.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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