Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Perennial herb whose pungent leaves are a key flavoring in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine.
Family
Lamiaceae
Temperature
17-28°C (absolute 4-32°C)
Rainfall
700-1300mm (absolute 400-2700mm)
Soil pH
5.5-7 (absolute 4.5-8.7)
Soil types
Well-drained, moderately fertile soils