Origanum heracleoticum

Greek Oregano has the true flavor that we have come to associate with pizza sauce and other Italian dishes. Form is upright with a low-growing spreading habit just 6 to 8 inches tall. The pungent dull green leaves exhibit some purpling at the tips with white flowers. Greek Oregano also serves as a helpful northern winter mulch. 200 seeds

PLANTING

Perennial , zone 5-10

Germination: 7-14days

Seed Planting Depth:on surface, lightly press in

Starting Indoors/Outdoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.Provide 70-75 degree soil temperatures. Transplant 12-15″ apart.Sow outdoors in spring after last frost.Sow a few seeds every 4-6 “, thin to 12-15” apart.

LightNeeds: Sun

Soil Needs: Greek Oregano needs average to sandy, well drained soil

Uses:Medicinal,culinary,attracts bees and beneficial