Details
Plant produces very flavorful dark green leaves. One of the best tasting Italian Oregano varieties around. Excellent for Pizza and Italian dishes. Suitable for containers. A variety from Italy.
Additional Information
| Botanical Name | Origanum x majoricum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 8 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but to not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Aromatic, Grown for Foliage |
| Other Details | Provides winter interest, This plant is resistant to deer |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 500 |
