Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Mature Plant Size: 8-12″x12-15″
Greek Oregano is the classic, intensely-flavored culinary oregano prized for its pungent, peppery bite in Mediterranean and Italian dishes. Compact and mounding, it thrives on neglect once established.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Greek Oregano transplants are grown for strong flavor intensity and a tidy, well-branched habit suited to Austin herb gardens and containers.
12 in stock
Low water needs once established
Allow soil to dry between waterings; drought tolerant
Little to no fertilizer needed
Excess nitrogen produces lush growth with weaker flavor
Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth
Pinch flower buds to keep leaves flavorful
Cut back by about a third in early spring
Root rot in poorly draining soil
Aphids and spider mites
Thrives in Austin’s heat once established; drought tolerance makes it a low-water herb bed staple
Generally winter-hardy in Zone 8b; may go semi-dormant in a hard freeze but regrows from the base
Vigorous new growth begins; best time to plant or divide
Heat tolerant; watch for flower buds and pinch to maintain leaf flavor
Good secondary planting window
Foliage may thin or bronze in cold snaps but roots are hardy
Spring through fall
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-80 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
8-12 inches apart
Allows room for spreading, mounded growth
Well-draining soil is essential
Not particular about soil type or fertility
pH 6.0-8.0
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep lightly moist until established, then allow soil to dry between waterings
Oregano is generally considered non-toxic to:
However:
Concentrated oregano oil may cause digestive upset or skin irritation in larger amounts.
Fresh leaves in small quantities are considered safe.
