I have failed to write a paper on the pizza herb. Oregano is an aromatic herbaceous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean area and central Asia. The herb is widely cultivated especially in Italy, Turkey, Greece, Portugal and this country. Early colonists brought the herb here where it escaped and naturalized in the east.
Oregano prefers a neutral to slightly basic, well drained, slightly dry average soil with full sun.
It grows to Zone 5 but the plant will survive low temperatures better than high humidity and poor air circulation. Being a member of the Labiatae family, it has square stems. The oval and slightly pointed leaves may be either toothed or smooth and are opposite on the fuzzy stems. Height of the plant is one to three feet. The best method of propagation is to get a cutting or root division of a plant that has a hot peppery flavor to your liking.