Oregano Oregano, Origanum vulgare subsp. Hirtum also referred to as O. Heracleoticum and O. Hirtum , is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and central Asia. It is naturalized in the eastern United States. It is added to tomato sauce for a hot and peppery taste. It adds dimension to yeast breads, marinated vegetables, roasted meats, and fish.
Oregano is a perennial, and can be propagated by seeds.
Direct seed in the field and do not cover seeds since oregano seeds need sunlight to germinate. However, flavor can greatly vary among seed propagated plants. It is better to propagate by root divisions or cuttings from plants that are known to have strong flavor. Oregano reaches a height of 12 to 24 inches, and a width of 10 to 20 inches. It requires a site with full sun, and well drained soil that has a pH of 6.8.