Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Rust aphids
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
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Greek Oregano
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Greek Oregano
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
marjolaine sauvage
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Greek Oregano
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Orégano
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Greek Oregano
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Greek Oregano and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.