| Description | Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare ssp hirtum) is a compact Oregano having favorable leaves. The flavor is described as intense. AKA: winter sweet marjoram |
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| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, dry |
| Soil & Site | average, dry, well drained |
| Flowers | tiny white , borne on terminal axillary spikelets, not very ornamental, usually removed so plant produces more leaves for harvest |
| Leaves | hairy, has the essential oils that produce the flavor |
| Stems | hairy, will form a mat of foliage |
| Dimensions | 6-9 by 12-18 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | cut back to produce newer growth, remove flowers |
| Propagation | cuttings, division |
| Native Site | Greece, Turkey |
| Cultivar Origin | Greece, Turkey, Aegean Island |
| Misc Facts | AKA: winter sweet marjoram |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), #129-Taylors Guide to Herbs |
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