Oregano - Greek 4''

Greek Oregano is a premium culinary herb prized for its robust flavor and aromatic qualities in Mediterranean cooking. This 4-inch potted herb features small, oval-shaped gray-green leaves with an intensely spicy, slightly bitter taste that's stronger than common oregano varieties. Greek oregano thrives in sunny locations and well-draining soil, making it perfect for herb gardens, containers, and rocky landscapes. As a drought-tolerant perennial, it's both a practical addition to your kitchen herb collection and an attractive ornamental plant with delicate white flowers that attract beneficial pollinators to your garden.

Key Features:

- Superior culinary herb with intense flavor perfect for Mediterranean and Italian cooking.

- Drought-tolerant perennial that requires minimal watering once established.

- Compact growing habit makes it ideal for containers and small garden spaces.

- Attractive flowering herb that produces small white blooms attractive to pollinators.

- Excellent dried herb that maintains its flavor intensity better than other oregano varieties.

- Natural antimicrobial properties make it both a culinary and traditional medicinal herb.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:

- Requires full sun for optimal growth and flavor development.

- Needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best results.

2. Watering:

- Water thoroughly when the top 2 inches of soil feels dry to the touch.

- Allow soil to dry between waterings; oregano prefers drier conditions and is susceptible to root rot in wet soil.

3. Soil Type:

- Thrives in well-draining, somewhat poor to moderately fertile soil.

- Sandy or rocky soil with good drainage is ideal; add perlite or coarse sand to improve drainage if needed.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:

- Hardy to Zone 3b when provided with proper winter protection.

- Tolerates temperatures down to -30°F when established; mulch heavily in late fall for winter protection.

5. Fertilizer:

- Feed sparingly with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer in early spring.

- Over-fertilizing reduces essential oil content and flavor intensity; less is more with this herb.

6. Pruning & Maintenance:

- Harvest regularly by cutting stems just above a growth node to encourage bushier growth.

- Trim back by one-third in early spring to promote fresh growth and prevent woodiness.