Aromatic herbs known for its culinary use and medicinal properties. Excellent for edges, rockery and pots. Oregano flavours and preserves a great number of dishes and drinks. It is also antispasmodic against difficult digestions and stomach aches. Once brewed it will be efficient -for external use- only to heal injuries and wounds.
Small plant up to 45 cm. Very small, white-pinkish flowers in spike, from March to September. Deciduous, very scented and oval soft leaves.
It grows on well-drained, poor and rockery soils.
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cosmetic, Culinary, Edges, Gravel Garden, Medicinal, Spices, Urban garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Dry |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to alkaline |
| Soil - Type | Loam |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Watering | Regular |