Oregano, Wild Marjoram. A bushy woody based perennial with aromatic dark green leaves and clusters of small tubular pink to white flowers with purple tinted green bracts from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 30cm to 90cm. Max Spread 30cm to 90cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Origanum vulgare
A bushy woody based perennial with aromatic dark green leaves and clusters of small tubular pink to white flowers with purple tinted green bracts from mid-summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Origanum |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgare |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Oregano, Wild Marjoram |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 30cm, 90cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 30cm, 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back in spring |
| Border | Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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