Greek Oregano

Description:

Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm long. Oregano is related to the herb marjoram, oregano also being known as wild marjoram. It is a perennial. When it blooms the bees are very happy.

Habitat:

Typical Texas clay in full sun.

Notes:

Origanum vulgare subsp hirtum is native to Greece and Turkey and grows throughout the Mediterranean to central Asia. The Greeks and Romans used oregano but exactly which one is unclear. It was brought to North America by the colonists and is now naturalized throughout the eastern United States. Most herb lovers agree that Greek oregano is the most flavorful, but until recently, it was used mainly as a medicinal.