Home / Guides / Plant Files / Lamiaceae

Origanum Species, Cretan Oregano, Greek Oregano, Pot Majoram, Rhigani

Origanumonites

Upload Image Print Article
Origanum onites by htop
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Origanum (or-RI-ga-num)
Info
Synonym
Majorana onites
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Manhattan Beach, California

Oak View, California

Jessup, Pennsylvania

Altamont, Tennessee

Desoto, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Castlewood, Virginia

Wytheville, Virginia

show all
View this plant in a garden
One vendor has this plant for sale
4 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
(Papilio glaucus)
BIRD FILES
Magnolia Warbler
(Setophaga magnolia)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
(Papilio glaucus)
BIRD FILES
Magnolia Warbler
(Setophaga magnolia)