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Lamiaceae
Oregano Flower
Origanum vulgare
Joy and happiness.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Origanum
- Native to
- Mediterranean, Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 1-2 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, Alkaline
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The name oregano comes from the Greek words 'oros' (mountain) and 'ganos' (joy), meaning 'joy of the mountain.'
- Oregano flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees and butterflies.
- Ancient Greeks believed that cows who grazed on oregano produced tastier meat.
- The flowers are edible and have a milder flavor than the leaves.
- Oregano contains thymol and carvacrol, which have natural antibacterial properties.
Color meanings
0
Substance
1
Joy
2
Warmth