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
- What zones does the Greek (var. hirtum) oregano grow in?
Greek (var. hirtum) grows in USDA zones 4a through 8b.
- 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.
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Image: "Origanum vulgare 149176132", by Michel Langeveld, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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