Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China
Mediterranean
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Tan
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Greek Oregano
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
रामतुलसी
In German
Weißbunte
Greek Oregano
In French
wintercreeper
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Greek Oregano
In Greek
Wintercreeper
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Orégano
In Polish
wintercreeper
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
wintercreeper
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano
Care of Wintercreeper and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.