Origanum vulgare
Common name: Wild marjoram, Oregano
Family: Labiatae
Plant type  | Annual, perennial |
| Height | 18 to 18 inches |
| Spread | 18 to 18 inches |
| Habit | Spreading, bushy |
| Foliage | Evergreen, deciduous |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Interests | Flowers, foliage |
| Uses | Borders, pots and tubs, baskets, kitchen herb |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Maintenance | Slight |
| Hardiness | 6 |
| Heat zone | |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Soil type | Slightly acid to slightly lime |
| Soil fertility | Moderate |
| Water consumption | Moderate |
| Site | Sheltered to average |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Flower season | Early summer to late summer |
| Flower size | Small |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Fruit colour | |
| Edible parts | |
| Harvest time | |
| Stems | |
| Features | Scented foliage |
| Wildlife | |
| Texture |
Origanum vulgare is a herbaceous perennial grown as kitchen herb and also for its mauve flowers in summer. They are compact plants with spreading stems suitable for the rock garden.
Origanums require a well drained soil in sun or light shade.
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