Sicilian Oregano - Origanum |
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Grows In | Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Insect, Disease, Heat |
Flower Color | White |
Blooms | Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 1' to 2' |
Average Width | 1' to 2' |
Attracts | Visual Attention |
Fragrances | Aromatic, Fragrant Foliage |
Noteworthy Characteristics
A white flowering perennial oregano with a heady sweet pungent aroma. The finest flavored culinary oregano.
Growing & Harvesting Information
Perennial in USDA Zones 4a-9b, Sicilian Oregano are easy-to-grow perennial that tolerates a variety of soils, as long as those soils are well drained. Like most Mediterranean-type herbs, they need only moderate water and grow best in a gravelly loam with as much sun as you can give them.
You can begin harvesting oregano when the plant is about 8 inches high. The flavor is most intense just before the plant blooms. Frequent harvests will produce a bushier plant and keeps foliage succulent. In fact, it's a good idea to cut plants back to about 6 inches at least twice during the growing season, leaving ample growth in fall to sustain the plant through winter.
Uses & Cooking Information
The flavor can be pretty strong, so start with a small amount - a little goes a long way. Taste as you go and add more if needed.
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