edible · design plant record

Origanum vulgare

Oregano

Small aromatic leaves and summer flowers fill an informal herb edge.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.91 m (1–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

4–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

A sunny, free-draining herb bed.

Verify culinary stock; flavour and spreading vary among forms.

Keep the care in the decision

Harvest leafy tips and control spreading or seedlings.

Origin & safety checks

Europe, Macaronesia to China. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Confirm edible identity and plant parts before use. Species, cultivar, sprays, allergies and pet exposure need separate checks; seeds and foliage are not automatically edible.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.