Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Greek Oregano
Beautyberry
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Greek Oregano
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
marjolaine sauvage
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Greek Oregano
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Orégano
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Greek Oregano
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Origanum
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Beautyberry
Season and care of Greek Oregano and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Greek Oregano and Beautyberry Physical Information
Greek Oregano and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Beautyberry are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Greek Oregano and Beautyberry
Care of Greek Oregano and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.