The Beginner's Herb Garden: An Herb Society of America Guide
OREGANO, GREEK - Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum
Description: Hardy perennial; height 2'. Light green oval leaves with
downy underside, white flowers in terminal clusters.
Culture: Well-drained, medium-rich soil in full sun.
Propagation: Cuttings.
Notes: This variety is the most commonly used culinary oregano.
It is helpful to pinch and sniff before you buy to see if you like the flavor. A number of other oreganos are useful for
dried flowers and as ornamentals.
Description: Annual or biennial; height 8". Bright green leaves. Flower
stalks appear in spring of second season.
Culture: Well-drained, medium-rich soil in full sun.
Propagation: Seed - slow to germinate, resists transplanting. Sow
directly in the ground or in peat pots.
Notes: See Choice of Plants
section for information on self-perpetuating planting using biennials. The curly parsley is very attractive; however, the flat-leaf (also called plain and
Italian) has better flavor for culinary use. |
parsley
Petroselinum crispum |
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