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Botanical Interests Organic Heirloom Common Oregano Seeds

by: Botanical Interests

Often confused with the more pungent, white-flowered True Greek variety, common oregano, also called wild oregano or wild marjoram, has a milder flavor, and is the traditional variety for medicinal use. Leaves can be used as a fresh or dried herb. The pretty pink to lavender flowers appear from midsummer to fall.

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 5 and warmer

Plant Dimensions: 18" tall, spreading

Variety Information: ½"–¾" oval, dark green, lightly fuzzy leaves. Pink to lavender flowers bloom from midsummer to fall. Stalks become woody with age.

Exposure: Full sun

Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when temperatures are warm and settled, and as late as 2 months before your first fall frost date.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°–78°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

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SKU: 100086878

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