Oregano's creeping rootstock produces square, hairy, erect, purplish stems. The purple to white flowers are 1/4 inch long, two-lipped, tubular, and in terminal spikelets. The leaves are opposite, ovate, and up to 2 inches long. The fruit is comprised of four seed like nutlets. Oregano is a popular herb found in Italian
dishes.

Type: Perennial

Garden habitat: Container or garden.

Exposure: Partial to Full sun; well-drained.

Bloom time and color: July to September; purple to white

Harvest time: Summer or early Fall

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