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herbPerennialEdible
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Also known as: wild marjoram
Hardy Mediterranean herb with strong flavor essential for Italian and Greek cooking. Spreads vigorously once established.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth0.13″
Height12–24″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
80–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–10
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 5–10
Hardy perennial in zones 5-10. Flavor intensifies when dried. Cut back in spring to promote new growth.