{"product_id":"greek-oregano-pollinator-plant","title":"Greek Oregano - Pollinator Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGreek Oregano — Culinary Herb \u0026amp; Pollinator Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 2027 preorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships bare-root. Local delivery plants will be potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreek Oregano (\u003cem\u003eOriganum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003ehirtum\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003eOriganum heracleoticum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an all-start that performs multiple jobs in the garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it as a traditional culinary herb, let it flower for the pollinators, use flowering stems in arrangements, or simply enjoy it as a large, airy perennial in a sunny garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants pictured are growing here at Pause Lavender Farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Once established, ours develop into substantial mounds covered with masses of tiny white flowers. When they are in bloom, pollinators flock to them. They smell wonderful and taste great. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional culinary oregano with strongly aromatic leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for drying and storing for kitchen use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces masses of small white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering stems can be used in cut-flower arrangements and pair especially well with roses and cottage-garden flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period helps provide food for pollinators later in the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive, informal growth works well in cottage gardens, herb gardens and pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown successfully in our Upper Peninsula garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek oregano is widely grown for its strongly flavored leaves and is particularly well suited to drying. It produces small white flowers from midsummer into fall, and oregano flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than a Kitchen Herb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you normally think of oregano as something kept in a small herb garden, mature Greek oregano may surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen allowed to grow and flower rather than being continually harvested, it becomes a substantial flowering perennial. Its loose sprays of small white flowers create a soft, airy effect in the garden and contrast beautifully with purple lavender, allium, roses and brightly colored summer perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its size, we prefer using it toward the \u003cstrong\u003emiddle or back of a garden bed\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its flowering stems can rise above shorter plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Pollinators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the plants in our garden that becomes noticeably busy when it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects. RHS includes oregano among its recommended plants for pollinators, and horticultural references consistently note its attraction to bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest leaves throughout the growing season for fresh use, or dry them for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek oregano is especially valued for its traditional strong oregano flavor and is commonly used dried in tomato dishes, vegetables, soups, sauces, pizza, meats and Mediterranean cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Cut Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe branching flowering stems produce many small white blossoms and add an airy filler effect to garden-style bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe especially like them with roses, lavender and other cottage-garden flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e One healthy rooted starter, shipped bare-root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e One rooted starter planted in a nursery pot and ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starter you receive will be considerably smaller than the mature plants pictured. Greek oregano expands as it becomes established and can eventually form a substantial perennial clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best; it will also tolerate some partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; especially well suited to sandy or gravelly conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water while establishing. Mature oregano is relatively drought tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, spreading perennial herb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer into early fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white flowers carried on branching stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially attractive to bees and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle or back of the border once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOregano performs best in sunny, freely draining soil and becomes more drought tolerant after establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mature plants shown on this page are growing at Pause Lavender Farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe originally grew Greek oregano for its culinary value, but it earned a much larger role here once we saw what happens when the plants are allowed to mature and flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large green mound shown behind our perennial allium is Greek oregano before its flowers fully open. As the season progresses, it becomes covered with branching sprays of small white flowers and turns into one of the busiest pollinator plants in that part of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe photos on this page show our actual plants growing at Pause Lavender Farm - not stock photography.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pause Lavender Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43952923476027,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6360\/1211\/files\/greek_oregano_2.png?v=1787453218","url":"https:\/\/pauselavenderfarm.com\/en-ca\/products\/greek-oregano-pollinator-plant","provider":"Pause Lavender Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}