Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Europe
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
PHALARIS
Common Name
Greek Oregano
Phalaris
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
Phalaris
In German
Greek Oregano
Phalaris
In French
marjolaine sauvage
Phalaris
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
Phalans
In Greek
Greek Oregano
Phalans
In Portuguese
Orégano
Phalans
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
Phalans
In Latin
Greek Oregano
Phalaris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Phalaris
Season and care of Greek Oregano and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Greek Oregano and Phalaris Physical Information
Greek Oregano and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Phalaris are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Greek Oregano and Phalaris
Care of Greek Oregano and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.