Oregano, Botanical Interests True Greek Seeds (Heirloom)

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4-8

Plant Dimensions: 18³-24³ tall, 12³-18³ wide

Variety Information: 1 1/2³ long oval, gray green, fuzzy leaves. Small white or pink flowers bloom from summer to fall. Stalks become woody with age.

Exposure: Full sun

Attributes: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, heat Tolerant, Good for Containers

Greek oregano is the superior, true culinary type of oregano prized by Italian and Greek chefs. It is highly aromatic and flavorful, superbly complementing fresh tomatoes or tomato sauces, omelets, marinated vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry. A good container variety. 100 mg (960 seeds)