oregano

Oregano ‘Greek Strain’ is a classic culinary herb prized for its strong, earthy flavor and high aromatic oil content. Considered one of the best varieties for cooking, it delivers the bold, authentic taste associated with Mediterranean cuisine, perfect for sauces, meats, vegetables, and seasoning blends.  (Far more flavourful than the O. vulgare strain of oregano!)

Forms low-growing, spreading plants with small, flavorful leaves that can be harvested fresh or dried for long-term use. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Greek oregano is drought-tolerant once established and performs exceptionally well in garden beds, borders, and containers.

Reliable, productive, and easy to grow, this variety is a staple for any herb garden and a must-have for home cooks who want fresh, homegrown flavor at their fingertips. Packet includes approximately 400-500 seeds.

Oregano ‘Greek Strain’
Origanum heracleoticum

Sun:
• Full sun

Height:
• 12–18 inches | 30–45 cm

Spread:
• 18–24 inches | 45–60 cm

Life Cycle:
• Tender Perennial to Hardy Annual depending on zone

Sowing Method:
• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

Difficulty:
• Easy | Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Uses:
• Culinary herb, fresh or dried use, seasoning blends, container gardening

Growing Zones:
• 4–10