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Herbaceous PerennialHerbs - Culinary
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or evergreen sub-shrubs, with aromatic foliage and spikes of small tubular flowers usually with conspicuous bracts
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a any well-drained (preferably alkaline) soil, in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in the autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems in early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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