A true Greek oregano. Strong oregano aroma and flavor; great for pizza and Italian cooking. Characteristic dark-green leaves with white flowers.
• Attracts Beneficial Insects: provides pollen and nectar for beneficial insects such as bees, hoverflies, lacewing larva, parasitic wasps, and tachinid flies.
• Edible Flowers: The flowers have an oregano flavor and can be used in the same manner as the herb. They are especially good in pasta salads, green salads, and as a fresh pizza topping.
HARVEST:Harvest entire stems just as plants are coming into bloom, cutting about 2″ above the base of the plant. An established planting can be cut back two to six times during the growing season.
6 Science-Based Health Benefits of Oregano ~ Healthline.com
PERFECT FOR OUTSIDE SOIL GARDENS, CONTAINERS, AND FLOWER POTS TOO!
SEED: Greek Oregano Herb Seed
LATIN NAME: Origanum vulgare hirtum
DAYS TO MATURITY: 80-90 days
