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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
On Aug 12, 2009, eclayne from East Longmeadow, MA wrote:
After seeing the conditions under which oregano thrives in Crete (hard red clay - everywhere), I transplanted mine to a bed near the base of an old Spruce. The soil is heavy clay with a layer of old mulch turned in and no fertilizer. Their doing as well or better than in the old herb garden and only require a good shearing a few times a year. Fresh leaves are very pungent when bruised and have a bite when eaten fresh.
On Jul 7, 2009, kitty_mom from Waverly, GA (Zone 8b) wrote:
I love this oregano! This grows so well- in the ground or in a pot. The flavor can't be beat either. It requires only some water from time to time, yet can live through our heavy downpours.
On Mar 7, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:
According to Underwwod Gardens it is the most pungent of the oreganos and is very hard to find. Prized for its culinary potency. Is perennial to zone 4 when mulched. Germ. @ 60-70 deg F for 2 wks.
On Jul 3, 2005, IO1 from Waaaay down south, GA (Zone 8b) wrote:
This plant is a harty plant that grows easily without much care. The only negative is that it will spread easily but is a lush aeromatic herb for Italian cooking. It doesn't seem to be bothered by insects and grows in containers in full sun.
On May 30, 2004, foodiesleuth from Honomu, HI (Zone 11) wrote:
Just planted an assortment of different oreganos and they are all doing quite well. Looking forward to them forming larger clumps. The Greek Oregano already has blooms which I'm not sure if I should snip off......
On May 29, 2004, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:
Extremely hardy and lush here in zone 7a....it stays green all winter. The one down side to this plant is that it spreads rapidly and can get invasive.
Very intense flavor and aroma makes this a favorite in my kitchen.
The flowers are irresistable to butterflies and bees and even if you don't cook with it, it should be considered for your garden on that basis alone.
On Sep 19, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote:
Origanum vulgare hirtum is the preferred culinary oregano, and can be distinguished by its white flowers as well as its pungent aroma and flavor. Though zoned USDA 5, this variety often winters over in our Zone 3, if mulched in the fall.
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