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Features
Family
Alliaceae
Native
Asia, Southern Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Oregano
Origanum vulgare
½"–¾" oval, dark green, lightly fuzzy leaves. Pink to lavender flowers bloom from midsummer to fall. Stalks become woody with age.
Planting Oregano
Plant Spacing
A pinch of seeds every 20"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"–¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 88 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24" |
| Seed Depth | ⅛"–¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A pinch of seeds every 20" |
| Thinning | When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 20" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°–78°F. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when temperatures are warm and settled, and as late as 2 months before your first fall frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Cut stems when needed after the plant is at least 6" tall. Some oregano aficionados claim the best flavor comes just before the plant flowers. Pruning the stems also encourages fullness and fresh, new growth on the plant. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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10 reviews
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!!
- Diane B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/13/25Common Oregano Seeds
Love this plant and great smell.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Diane,
What a lovely review! We're so happy to hear you're loving your Common Oregano and that amazing aroma it brings to the garden!
There really is something special about that classic oregano fragrance, isn't there? It's one of those scents that just instantly makes you think of delicious home cooking and fresh herbs. We're thrilled that you're enjoying both the plant itself and that wonderful smell it adds to your growing space.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. Your feedback helps other gardeners know what to expect from this fantastic herb!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Andrea D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/7/255 Stars
Experimenting with growing things in high raised beds during winter here in warm & dry SoCal. Looks promising so far.
- Erin E.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/15/245 Stars
Every seed germinated.! Love the selection at BI. I always order my chervil seeds here, along with all my other herbs.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - April P.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/16/241 Star
planted 3 different times from this package and never had any growth
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate