Origanum vulgare | Oregano, Wild Majorum, Organy, Pot Majorum. Originated in … Bosnia and Herzegovina | Herb
Origanum vulgare belongs to the plant family LAMIACE and Genus Origanum This Herb prefers Dry, well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Origanum vulgare does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Origanum vulgare so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Origanum vulgare oregano,wild majorum,organy,pot majorum is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Origanum vulgare have a mildly pungent aroma. Keep a watchful eye on this because it tends to be invasive. Red is the most typical color produced by Oregano (also known as organy, wild majorum or pot majorum). Wild majoram was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30 Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are rich. Full sun is needed for this species to do its best. It does well in dry, well drained soils.
Leaves of the plant Origanum vulgare have a smell of spicy fragrant leaves. sweet and aromatic scent; used in cooking. pungen and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Pungent | Mild
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 2' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
Some suggested culinary uses for this plant are … Cooked.
Leaves … are the edible part(s) of the Nevin'S Barberry plant
Origanum vulgare can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … red
Origanum vulgare may be considered an invasive species. This means that the plant can do damage to a country's natural flora and fauna and the plant may even be on a prohibited list that means you cannot plant it in a garden.
Origanum vulgare is most frequently used cooked. Oregano (sometimes called organy, wild majorum or pot majorum) has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a carminative, as a cholagogue, as an antiseptic and as an emmenagogue. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) This plant is not safe for use during pregnancy. The aerial parts and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally.
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