potted oregano plant Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Greek oregano)

potted oregano plant Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Greek oregano)This variety of oregano, with its green bracted flower heads and high essential oil content, is traditionally used in Southern Italian and Greek cuisine. It is also the preferred type of culinary oregano worldwide due to its strong sharp flavor. It blooms white blossoms from midsummer to early fall. Additionally, it spreads through runners. Other Names: Greek Oregano, Italian Oregano Herbaceous Perennial Height x Width: 1 ft. x to 3 ft. USDA Zones: 6

This variety of oregano, with its green bracted flower heads and high essential oil content, is traditionally used in Southern Italian and Greek cuisine. It is also the preferred type of culinary oregano worldwide due to its strong sharp flavor. It blooms white blossoms from midsummer to early fall. Additionally, it spreads through runners.

Other Names: Greek Oregano, Italian Oregano

Herbaceous Perennial

Height x Width: 1½ ft. x to 3 ft.

USDA Zones: 6-9

Full Sun

Well-Draining Soil

Little to Moderate Watering

We ship based on the average last frost date for your shipping zip code and also when the plants are well rooted in their pots. Most plants are shipped in 2 3/8” square, by 3 ¾” deep “band pots”. Plant size varies by species and ship date but will be well rooted and ready to plant.