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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Oregano
Origanum vulgare
1 ½" long oval, gray green, fuzzy leaves. Small white or pink flowers bloom from summer to fall. Stalks become woody with age.
Planting Oregano
Plant Spacing
A tiny pinch of seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 96 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
| Seed Spacing | A tiny pinch of seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 7–14 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, leaving 4–6 pairs of leaves on the plant. 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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16 reviews
- Kristin F.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars3/18/26seed planting results with True Greek Oregano
The starts that are now up with third leaves are very good, However, we got only one good start from every 4 seeds planted, not the best germination statistics
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/24/26Hey Kristin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Albert A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/21/25They all germinated
Bought oregano seeds in Costa Rica, we tried different sowing methods but none of them worked, but the ones we bought with Botanical Interests, popped up in 4 - 5 days, which was surprising and a big relief, since we thought we were just bad at growing oregano.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests11/21/25Hey Albert,
We’re so glad our oregano seeds helped show you it wasn’t your gardening skills at all — just the seeds! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!!
- SandraRated 4 out of 5 stars6/8/254 Stars
Most all germinated.
- Lucina K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/13/255 Stars
Excellent flavor! Grows well and easy to start from seed in trays. I dried a lot of it, jarred it and stuck it in the fridge. Been using it for several months now -until next season!