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Sign up freeOriganum vulgare
herb
Bees
Bumblebees
Butterflies
Pest controlFlavour intensifies in hot, dry conditions. Greek and Italian varieties are more pungent than common wild oregano. Spreads by underground runners.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining, poor to average — rich soil reduces flavour intensity
Thymus vulgaris
herbA fellow Lamiaceae — similar growing habits to Oregano
