Oregano Plant
Origanum vulgare
We offer the perennial variety commonly known as wild marjoram.
- Good seasoning herb.
- Bees love the delicate flowers.
Do not plant out (without protection) until fear of frost has passed.
Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.
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Description
The legend says that the ancient greeks called this the 'joy of the mountain' herb.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Perennial.
- Reaches 20" (50 cm) tall.
- Flowers July - October with pink flowers.
- Likes full sun and mid-day shade.
- Prefers well drained, alkaline soil.
- Culinary Uses.
- Can be used in salad.
- Makes a tasty jelly!
- Good for herbal tea.
- Used to be used to flavour ale.
- Good on pizzas.
- Nice mixed with garlic and chilli.
- Compliments haddock well.
- Medicinal Uses.
- Good for helping bad coughs and whooping cough.
- Used to treat intestinal problems.
- Can stimulate appetite.
- Can ease diarrhea.
- Can help gall bladder problems.
- Can ease nervous headaches.
- Can help general exhaustion, irritability and menstrual pain.
- Can be drunk as a sedative to help sea sickness.
- Can help swelling, stiff necks and rheumatism.
- Leaves can relieve toothache.
- Other Uses.
- Used to sent the Greeks bath.
- Used in bouquet garni.
- Can be used as a hair conditioner.
Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using.Avoid during pregnancy.
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