Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Melissa, Sachet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Greek Oregano
English Lavender
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Greek Oregano
Englisch Lavendel
In French
marjolaine sauvage
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Greek Oregano
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Orégano
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
English Lavender
In Latin
Greek Oregano
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and English Lavender
Season and care of Greek Oregano and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Greek Oregano and English Lavender Physical Information
Greek Oregano and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and English Lavender are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Greek Oregano and English Lavender
Care of Greek Oregano and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.