Description
Often confused with the more pungent, white-flowered True Greek variety, common oregano, also called wild oregano or wild marjoram, has a milder flavor, and is the traditional variety for medicinal use. Leaves can be used as a fresh or dried herb. The pretty pink to lavender flowers appear from midsummer to fall.
Family: Alliaceae
Native: Asia, Southern Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 18″ tall, spreading
Variety Info: ½”–¾” oval, dark green, lightly fuzzy leaves. Pink to lavender flowers bloom from midsummer to fall. Stalks become woody with age.
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Good for Containers
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