Italian Oregano
Origanum x majoricum
Lamiaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Cultivated as annual
Biocultural value
This mild oregano is pleasantly aromatic and imparts a savory herbal note to Mediterranean dishes.
Location
Source of plant
Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Richters
Description
Stems to 60cm, pubescent. Leaves to 2.5cm, ovate to lanceolate, upper leaves sessile. Flowers in terminal panicles; bracts exceeding calyx; calyx to 4mm; corolla pink, twice length of calyx, campanulate. Possibly the sterile result of O. vulgare x O. majorana.
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Special characteristics
tender perennial, food