Origanum — 13 species
Botanical species in the genus Origanum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Origanum compactum
Origanum compactum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum dictamnus
Origanum dictamnus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. This species is not fully hardy in Britain according to one report whilst another says that it is hardy to zone 7, which means that it can succeed outdoors in most parts of the country.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum glandulosum
Origanum glandulosum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum isthmicum
Origanum isthmicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum majorana
Origanum majorana
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. Sweet marjoram is often cultivated as a culinary herb, there are some named varieties.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum microphyllum
Origanum microphyllum
Family: Lamiaceae
Origanum onites
Origanum onites
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum syriacum
Origanum syriacum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of Britain, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum virens
Origanum virens
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. This species is closely related to O. vulgare and considered to be part of that species by some botanists. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum vulgare
Origanum vulgare
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil in full sun, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. Tolerates poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum vulgare hirtum
Origanum vulgare hirtum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil in full sun, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. Tolerates poor soils.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum x hybridum
Origanum x hybridum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil in full sun, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. Established plants are drought tolerant.
Full cultivation guide →Origanum x majoricum
Origanum x majoricum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions. Plants are not hardy in all parts of Britain, they tolerate temperatures down to about -5°c, possibly lower if the roots are given a good mulch in the autumn.
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