Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Stony hillsides
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, 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
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LIPPIA graveolens
ORIGANUM x majoricum
Common Name
Mexican Oregano
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
In Hindi
Lippia graveolens
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
In German
Mexikanischer Oregano
Italienisch Oregano
In French
Lippia graveolens
italien origan
In Spanish
Lippia graveolens
orégano italiano
In Greek
Lippia graveolens
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Lippia graveolens
Italiano Oregano
In Polish
Lippia graveolens
włoski Oregano
In Latin
Lippia graveolens
Italian Oregano
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano
Season and care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand and for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano Physical Information
Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano are as follows:
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
- Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano
Care of Mexican Oregano and Italian Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
