Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Greek Oregano
In German
Abelia
Greek Oregano
In French
Abelia
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
Abelia
Greek Oregano
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
Abelia
Orégano
In Polish
Abelia
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
Abelia
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Greek Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Greek Oregano? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Greek Oregano. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Greek Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Greek Oregano has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Greek Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Abelia and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Greek Oregano season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Abelia and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Greek Oregano
Care of Abelia and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.