Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eurasia
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Origanum vulgare
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Oregano
Wooly Thyme
In Hindi
Ajavāyana kī pattī
Wooly Thyme
In German
Oregano
Wooly Thymian
In French
Origan
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
Orégano
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
ρίγανη
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Orégano
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
oregano
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
Suffundis
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Oregano and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Oregano and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Oregano and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oregano season is Winter and Wooly Thyme season is Winter. The type of soil for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Oregano and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Oregano and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oregano and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Oregano and Wooly Thyme
Care of Oregano and Wooly Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.