Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
सौंफ़
Lippia graveolens
In German
Fenchel
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Fenouil
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Hinojo
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Μάραθο
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Funcho
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Koper włoski
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
faeniculi
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Fennel and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fennel and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Fennel and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fennel and Mexican Oregano
Care of Fennel and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.