Oregano, Spicy 'Hot & Spicy'
- Product number: 832790.1
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Origanum vulgare
Abundant flowering oregano with a compact, bushy growth habit. This perennial reaches a height of approximately 30 to 50 cm and produces numerous pink to light purple flowers in summer, which are loved by bees and butterflies. The dark green leaves have a distinctly pungent, spicy flavor and are excellent for use in Mediterranean cuisine.
'Hot & Spicy' grows best in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and is very winter hardy. Thanks to its strong growth and good resistance to diseases, this oregano is a low-maintenance and versatile plant for the herb garden or border.
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- Latin: Origanum vulgare
- Dutch: Oregano, Pittige
- Also known as: Wild Marjoram
- English: Oregano
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- Flower colour: Lilac/light purple flowers
- Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Well frost-resistant
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Origanum vulgare
- Dutch: Oregano, Spicy
- Also known as: Wild Marjoram
- English: Oregano
