Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-14
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Greek Oregano
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
रामतुलसी
tabardillo
In German
Greek Oregano
tabardillo
In French
marjolaine sauvage
tabardillo
In Spanish
Greek Oregano
tabardillo
In Greek
Greek Oregano
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Orégano
Tabardillo
In Polish
Lebiodka pospolita
Tabardillo
In Latin
Greek Oregano
Tabardillo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Origanum
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Greek Oregano and Tabardillo
Season and care of Greek Oregano and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Greek Oregano and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Greek Oregano and Tabardillo Physical Information
Greek Oregano and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Greek Oregano and Tabardillo are as follows:
Greek Oregano flower color: White
Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Greek Oregano and Tabardillo
Care of Greek Oregano and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.