This rhizomatous perennial forms a bushy-spreading habit with purplish-brown stiff square stems. The aromatic dark green leaves are oval-shape and the white-pink tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster that is held above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Origanum vulgare is naturally found in the Mediterranean region growing in moderately fertile well drained to stony soils in a open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tollerant.

Oregano is a commonly used herb that is grown for its foliage that is used in culinary or for herbal purpures. It is planted in cottage or scented gardens and rockeries or as a colourful border plant. It is also grown in herb gardens or in pots and tubs. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and is planted out at intervals of 400 mm (15in). ID 1265

Origanum (or-ee-GAN-um) vulgare (vul-GA-ree)    

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family