Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Greek Oregano
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
रामतुलसी
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Greek Oregano
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Greek Oregano
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Orégano
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Origanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Greek Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Greek Oregano has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Greek Oregano season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano
Care of Poison Sumac and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.