Home

Back

Arboretume Home Page

Volunteers of the Wilmington Arboretum

Genus: Thymus vulgaris 'Italian Oregano'
Common Name: Italian Oregano Thyme
Description: Is it oregano or thyme? Well, this one tastes a little like both! Beautiful dark green rounded foliage with heavy oregano scent and flavor, and nice thyme undertones. Excellent and unusual culinary. It is quite beautiful in containers, and the leaves are large enough to make it very easy to harvest. big soft pink flowers in spring. This is a fun choice for an ‘Italian Herb Bowl’, mixed with Italian oregano, Italian parsley, Italian large leaf basil, Rosemary ‘Herb Cottage’, and chives. Grow in full sun or part shade, in well drained soil. Italian Oregano Thyme makes a tasty addition to the kitchen.
Bloom Time: Early spring
Size: 12" tall
Growth Rate:
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial
Hardiness: Zone 5-8
Soil:
Uses: Culinary and ornamental uses.
Italian Oregano Thyme