greek oregano

Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)

Description: A 1/2- 3/4 ft. perennial with showy white flowers. This low maintenance plant produces highly aromatic, flavorful dark green leaves often used in cooking.

Growing Conditions: Easily grown in medium soil/drainage soil.

Bloom Time: July
Bloom Color: White.

Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Attractive to a variety of bees and other insects.

Native Status: Not native.

Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden