Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, North America
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-2
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Greek Oregano
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Greek Oregano
Wunderblume
In French
marjolaine sauvage
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Greek Oregano
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Orégano
Maravilha
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Greek Oregano
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Greek Oregano and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.