Oregano Italian

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4.5” Pot

Italian oregano (Origanum x majoricum) is a flavorful, easy-to-grow hybrid culinary herb (sweet marjoram and Greek oregano) with a milder, sweeter taste than Greek oregano. Ideal for pizzas, sauces, and salads, it grows 12–24 inches tall, thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Key Characteristics & Growing Tips:
  • Flavor/Appearance: Bold, spicy flavor tempered with sweetness. Features soft, light-green, fuzzy leaves, often white or light pink flowers.
  • Sun/Soil: Requires full sun (6+ hours) and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
  • Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; prefers moderate to dry, not waterlogged soil.
  • Harvesting: Harvest stems just before flowering for best flavor. Pinch back regularly to promote bushiness and prevent woody stems.
  • Usage: Excellent for fresh or dried use in Italian, Greek, and Mediterranean dishes.
  • Spacing: Space plants 12–20 inches apart.
Italian oregano can be grown as a perennial in warmer zones (6-9) or as an annual in colder regions. It works well in herb gardens, borders, and containers
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