Origanum vulgare hirtum /Greek Oregano

Foliage on this popular herb
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Scientific Name:	Origanum vulgare hirtum
Common Name:	Greek Oregano
Plant Type:
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height:	1-2 feet
Spread:	1-2 feet
Bloom time:	Summer
Flower color:	Pink, Purple
Light Exposure:	Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	An adaptable plant that can grow in soils that are moist or dry and from acid to slightly alkaline. It can be used as a ground cover or in cultivated beds. Raw or cooked leaves are useful as a herb in many dishes. Butterflies and bees feed on the nectar of its flowers which are present for several weeks in summer. It is reported to have a number of medicinal uses.