Italian Oregano

Origanum x majoricum
Lamiaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

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.

Source of plant

Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Richters

USDA Hardiness Zone

7

Special characteristics

tender perennial, food