Italian Oregano, 4" plant

Organic Italian Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is the premier choice for the health-conscious gardener and gourmet home chef. Grown using organic practices, this variety delivers a rich, mouth-watering aroma that will immediately have you craving homemade pizza and authentic Italian cuisine. It is a vigorous perennial that combines high-yield production with a clean, chemical-free growing history.

As a premium selection of the Origanum genus, this "Italian" variety is specifically prized for its intense aromatic profile and culinary versatility. It produces lush, deep green foliage followed by beautiful purple flowers in the summer and fall, attracting a variety of beneficial insects, bees, and butterflies to your garden. Its compact and mounded growth habit makes it a perfect fit for organic container gardens, herb spirals, or garden edgings. This variety is exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant, ensuring you have a steady supply of gourmet seasoning whether you prefer to use your herbs fresh or dried.

Why you’ll love it:

• Grown Organically: Pure, chemical-free herb perfect for direct use in your kitchen and recipes.
• Mouth-Watering Scent: Features a rich, complex aroma that captures the essence of a traditional Italian kitchen.
• High Nutritive Value: Oregano is naturally rich in antioxidants and antimicrobial properties.
• Pollinator Magnet: The purple summer blooms are a favorite for honeybees and local butterflies.
• Multi-Season Harvest: A fast-growing perennial that can be harvested from early spring through the first frost.

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Reaching a mature size of 18 inches in height and width, it is a sturdy and resilient grower that is naturally resistant to deer. For the best flavor, harvest leaves just before the plant begins to flower. Hardy in USDA Zone 5, this Organic Italian Oregano is a must-have for a truly sustainable and delicious garden.