Oregano (Common)

A bushy, woody-based herbaceous perennial with highly aromatic, dark green oval leaves. In mid to late summer, it produces clusters of tiny, tubular, pale pink to purplish flowers on wiry stems, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Key Features & Care:

• Height & Spread: 30–60 cm x 30–60 cm
• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
• Foliage: Deciduous to semi-evergreen; highly aromatic, ovate, dark green leaves.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained to dry; prefers neutral to alkaline, poor to moderately fertile soil and strongly dislikes winter wet.
• Maintenance: Cut back old stems in early spring to encourage fresh, bushy growth. Very drought-tolerant once established.

An essential culinary herb for Mediterranean dishes. Ideal for herb gardens, rockeries, gravel gardens, wildlife borders, and container growing.