Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM x majoricum
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Italienisch Oregano
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
italien origan
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
orégano italiano
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
Italiano Oregano
Meadow Foxtail
In Polish
włoski Oregano
łąka ber
In Latin
Italian Oregano
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Origanum
Alopecurus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Foxtail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Italian Oregano and Meadow Foxtail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.