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Greek (var. hirtum) oregano

herb variety

Greek (var. hirtum)

Oregano · Origanum vulgare

USDA hardiness range

Zones
4a–8b
Days to harvest
80 to 110
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Lifespan
perennial

At a glance

Strong, peppery, the authentic Mediterranean oregano flavor; small fuzzy gray-green leaves. Pizza, tomato sauce, lamb, roast vegetables. The cook's oregano, fragrance and pungency much higher than common oregano.

Growing Greek (var. hirtum)

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Flavor, texture, and use

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Growing notes

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Greek (var. hirtum) by zone

Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.

Other oregano varieties

2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.

Frequently asked questions

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What zones does the Greek (var. hirtum) oregano grow in?

Greek (var. hirtum) grows in USDA zones 4a through 8b.

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How does Greek (var. hirtum) compare to other oregano varieties?

Greek (var. hirtum) is one of 3 oregano varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full oregano variety table for side-by-side comparison.

Image: "Origanum vulgare 149176132", by Michel Langeveld, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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