Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Greece, Turkey
Plant Profile: Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
Names
Greek Oregano, Oregano, Winter Sweet Marjoram
Phonetic Spelling:or-RI-ga-num vul-GAIR-ee HER-tum
Genus:Origanum
Species:vulgare
Family:Lamiaceae
Greek Oregano is a flavorful herb known for its bushy growth and edible leaves, belonging to the mint family. For optimal growth, it should be planted in full sunlight and in soil that drains well. This herb is ideal for use in the front of borders or for creating mass plantings on slopes. Additionally, it is resilient against erosion and deer damage.
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Feature Summary
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Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Feature Summary
Attributes
Greece, Turkey
Leaves are edible with a hot spicy taste and are used fresh or dried in soups, sauces, salads, stews, and dressings. This is the oregano that is commonly purchased in stores in dried form.
Perennial
Flowers
Tiny white flowers in axillary spiklets appear late summer.
White
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Herbaceous Perennial
Herb
Ground Cover
Low
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Edible Garden
Deer
Erosion
Naturalized Area
Slope/Bank
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Attributes
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Edibility
Leaves are edible with a hot spicy taste and are used fresh or dried in soups, sauces, salads, stews, and dressings. This is the oregano that is commonly purchased in stores in dried form.
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Flowers
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Flower Description
Tiny white flowers in axillary spiklets appear late summer.
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Flower Color
White
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Whole Plant Traits
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: 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 vulgare subsp. hirtum: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Cultural Conditions
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: 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 vulgare subsp. hirtum Leaves
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Leaf Color
Green
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Stem
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Stem Color
Green
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Stem Cross Section
Angular
Oval
Round
Square
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum Landscape
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
