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About Greek Oregano and Lungwort


About Lungwort and Greek Oregano


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Perennial   

Origin
Mediterranean   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum   
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort   

Number of Varieties
6   
99+
18   
99+

Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas   
Forest edges, Mountains   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10-2   
8-4   

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   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
25.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Tan   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Lung shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

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   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting   
Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Adequately   

Soil
  
  

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   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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   
Powdery mildew, Slugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders   
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment   
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   
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum   
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597   

Common Name
Greek Oregano   
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort   

In Hindi
रामतुलसी   
Lungwort   

In German
Greek Oregano   
Lungenkraut   

In French
marjolaine sauvage   
pulmonaire   

In Spanish
Greek Oregano   
Lungwort   

In Greek
Greek Oregano   
Lungwort   

In Portuguese
Orégano   
pulmonária   

In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita   
płucnik   

In Latin
Greek Oregano   
Lungwort   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Ascomycota   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Ascomycetes   

Order
Lamiales   
Peltigerales   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Boraginaceae   

Genus
Origanum   
Pulmonaria   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Boragineae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Boraginoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
18   
99+

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Properties of Greek Oregano and Lungwort

Wondering what are the properties of Greek Oregano and Lungwort? We provide you with everything About Greek Oregano and Lungwort. Greek Oregano doesn't have thorns and Lungwort doesn't have thorns. Also Greek Oregano does not have fragrant flowers. Greek Oregano has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lungwort has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Greek Oregano and Lungwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Lungwort

Season and care of Greek Oregano and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Greek Oregano and Lungwort Physical Information

Greek Oregano and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Lungwort are as follows:

Care of Greek Oregano and Lungwort

Care of Greek Oregano and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.

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