Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Lupinus
Common Name
Greek Oregano
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Greek Oregano
lupine
In French
marjolaine sauvage
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
planta de lupino
In Greek
Greek Oregano
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Orégano
tremoço planta
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
łubin roślin
In Latin
Greek Oregano
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Lupine
Season and care of Greek Oregano and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Greek Oregano and Lupine Physical Information
Greek Oregano and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Lupine are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Greek Oregano and Lupine
Care of Greek Oregano and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.