Oregano Varieties

Compare 6 oregano cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.

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Greek

Greek

80–90 days Heirloom / OP

Origanum vulgare var. hirtum; true culinary oregano; intense peppery flavour.

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Hot and Spicy

Hot and Spicy

80–90 days Heirloom / OP

More pungent than Greek; compact mounding habit; excellent dried.

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Hungarian

Hungarian

60–90 days Heirloom / OP

Also called Majoran; large soft leaves; milder flavour than Greek oregano; good for cooking; vigorous grower.

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Italian

Italian

80–90 days Heirloom / OP

Milder than Greek; broader leaves; good for pasta sauces.

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Potpourri

Potpourri

60–90 days Heirloom / OP

Mixed green and purple leaf variety; strong oregano flavour; attractive variegated appearance; good for borders.

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