Origanum laevigatum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Turkey, Cyprus
Plant Profile: Origanum laevigatum
Names
Ornamental Oregano
Phonetic Spelling:oh-rih-GAY-num lah-vee-GAY-tum
Genus:Oreganum
Species:laevigatum
Family:Lamiaceae
This decorative oregano, a perennial herb originating from Cyprus, Syria, and Turkey, is a favored choice for herb gardens. It can reach heights of up to 24 inches and spread between 18 to 24 inches wide. While the flowers possess a strong, spicy taste, they are notably less intense than the leaves.
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#herb garden
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Origanum laevigatum Feature Summary
Attributes
Turkey, Cyprus
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Herb
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Sand
Flowers
Leaves
Green
Stem
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Origanum laevigatum Attributes
Origanum laevigatum Whole Plant Traits
Origanum laevigatum: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Origanum laevigatum Cultural Conditions
Origanum laevigatum: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Origanum laevigatum: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Origanum laevigatum: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Origanum laevigatum Flowers
Origanum laevigatum: Flower Color
Pink
Purple/Lavender
Origanum laevigatum: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Origanum laevigatum: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Origanum laevigatum Leaves
Origanum laevigatum: Leaf Color
Green
Origanum laevigatum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Origanum laevigatum Stem
Origanum laevigatum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
