herb variety
Hot and Spicy
Oregano · Origanum vulgare
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 4a–7b
- Days to harvest
- 80 to 110
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- Lifespan
- perennial
At a glance
Peppery, almost spicy heat; the hottest oregano cultivar available. Mexican and Italian cooking, dried for spice rubs. Cold-hardy and productive.
Growing Hot and Spicy
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Hot and Spicy 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 Hot and Spicy oregano grow in?
Hot and Spicy grows in USDA zones 4a through 7b.
- How does Hot and Spicy compare to other oregano varieties?
Hot and Spicy 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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