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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About True Greek Oregano Seeds
Origanum vulgare
1 ½" long oval, gray green, fuzzy leaves. Small white or pink flowers bloom from summer to fall. Stalks become woody with age.
Planting Oregano
Plant Spacing
A tiny pinch of seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 96 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
| Seed Spacing | A tiny pinch of seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°–78°F. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when temperatures are warm and settled, and as late as 2 months before your first fall frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Cut stems when needed after the plant is at least 6" tall, leaving 4–6 pairs of leaves on the plant. Some oregano aficionados claim the best flavor comes just before the plant flowers. Pruning the stems also encourages fullness and fresh, new growth on the plant. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Dawanna R. T.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/13/26Gorgeous herb and groundcover
Takes a bit to germinate but it is SO worth the effort. Thriving in raised beds, grow bags, and as a groundcover in my berry hedge. I've taken cuttings four times and still have huge masses of herbs. I'm planting more as groundcover next year. The purple flowers are glorious and are a bee magnet. Just keep the seeds wet and your patience will pay off.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/13/26Hey Dawanna,
That's wonderful to hear that your True Greek Oregano Seeds are thriving so beautifully across your raised beds, grow bags, and as a groundcover in your berry hedge! We're so thrilled you're experiencing such huge masses of herbs even after taking cuttings four times. Your patience definitely paid off!
We love that you're discovering all the amazing ways to grow and use this oregano. What a fantastic addition to your garden! And we think it's so cool that you're planning to expand your groundcover plantings next year.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us and our gardening community. We're so glad the True Greek Oregano Seeds are bringing you such joy!
Keep on growing 🌻
- BARBARA B.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/4/26Disappointed
Not one seed grew :(
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/6/26Hey Barbara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Friend o. H.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars8/6/26True Greek
Nothing popped up. NOT ur fault. How it goes sometimes. Will retry. Next year hope you add 'Horta' varieties to your repertoire. Thanks.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/13/26Hey John,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Suzanne K.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/15/26Wow, it grows!
Great stuff. I planted it in container in my raised bed so it won't take over the bed. Great herb for cooking. Clip some and put it on top of your Italian meals as a garnish. Yummy.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Cristina C.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars7/6/26Didn't grow much
These sprouted fine but never grew very robust... there were challenging weather conditions this season, but these weren't as hearty as other seeds I planted at the same time. But they may just need more support... I'll try again next year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/17/26Hey Cristina,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️