HerbsOriganum vulgare
Oregano
Oregano is an aromatic herb that is indispensable not only in the kitchen but also in the garden. From July to September, clouds of small pink-purple flowers appear, acting as a magnet for bees and butterflies. The herb forms dense clumps of oval, fragrant leaves and releases a warm, spicy scent when touched.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Height
- 30–60 cm
- Spread
- 30–50 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 5–9
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- pink, purple
- Wildlife value
- bees, butterflies
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in full sun in well-drained, chalky soil. Oregano loves warmth and drought — water only when the soil is truly dry. Feeding is unnecessary and can even diminish the flavour. The plant is fully hardy.
Pruning tips
Regularly pinch back the tips to encourage compact growth and fresh leaves. Harvest preferably just before flowering, when the aroma is strongest. Cut the plant back to about 5 cm above ground in late autumn. Divide large clumps every three years.
Good companions
HerbsThymus vulgaris
Common Thyme
Common thyme is a compact, evergreen herb with small aromatic leaves and pink to white flowers. The plant is indispensable in the herb garden and blooms in June and July, when bees flock to it in droves. Thyme thrives best on dry, lean soil in full sun.
ShrubsLavandula angustifolia
English Lavender
Lavender is a beloved herb with aromatic silver-green foliage and purple-blue flower spikes. This evergreen plant blooms profusely from June to August and is remarkably drought-tolerant, attracting butterflies and bees to the garden.
HerbsSalvia officinalis
Common Sage
Sage is a robust, aromatic herb with decorative grey-green, velvety foliage that provides year-round ornamental value. In June and July, purple-blue flowers appear in vertical spikes, beloved by bees. The plant is evergreen and adds structure to the herb garden or border. Sage has been a cherished culinary and medicinal herb for centuries.