Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Slopes, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
RUMEX scutatus
Common Name
Greek Oregano
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
French Sorrel
In German
Greek Oregano
Schild-Ampfer
In French
marjolaine sauvage
French Sorrel
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
French Sorrel
In Greek
Greek Oregano
French Sorrel
In Portuguese
Orégano
French Sorrel
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
Szczaw tarczolistny
In Latin
Greek Oregano
French Sorrel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and French Sorrel
Season and care of Greek Oregano and French Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and French Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Greek Oregano and French Sorrel Physical Information
Greek Oregano and French Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and French Sorrel are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
French Sorrel flower color: Green
- French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Greek Oregano and French Sorrel
Care of Greek Oregano and French Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.