Italian Oregano Growth Habit| Vining

Italian Oregano Growth Habit| ViningCommon Oregano is botanically known as Origanum vulgare, Greek for "joy of the mountains." It was relatively unused in America until returning World War II soldiers heightened the popularity of pizza. The plant has tiny leaves that lend a pungent aroma and strong flavor to a variety of savory foods. When in bloom, the plant sports pink or purple flowers, which are also edible.

Full sun aspect or shade only early and late in the day

giving you both colors at once

powder) made from the remains of diatoms

edged with pink

We like Blue Star as a small

Our metal wind spinner brings the beauty of nature to your yard

those dots are mistaken for insect infestations

sturdy stems

They grow from bulbs and typically produce multiple stems with flowers that face upward or slightly nodding

overlapping petals

and other pollinators

or Cinders