Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: oregano, wild marjoram, English marjoram, grove marjoram, pot marjoram or wintersweet.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: oregano, wild marjoram, English marjoram, grove marjoram, pot marjoram, wintersweet
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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Cultivation profiles – Growing Oregano (Origanum vulgare) – Federico Lopez Barrachina, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
