Oregano

Origanum vulgare, Lamiaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PeanutArachis hypogaea

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Culinary LavenderLavandula angustifolia culinary

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Lima BeanPhaseolus lunatus

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Strawberry CloverTrifolium fragiferum

Nitrogen FixationPest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Berseem CloverTrifolium alexandrinum

Nitrogen FixationPest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

English LavenderLavandula angustifolia

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Russian ComfreySymphytum x uplandicum

Oregano's aromatic compounds can suppress growth of comfrey and compete for growing space

BorageBorago officinalis

Oregano's essential oils can inhibit borage germination and early growth stages

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Oregano grow in?

Oregano grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Oregano?

Good companions for Oregano include Peanut, Culinary Lavender, Lima Bean, Strawberry Clover, Berseem Clover.

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