Origanum syriacum

Origanum syriacum

Native to:
Cyprus | Lebanon-Syria | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Origanum
Species:
Origanum syriacum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at 20-25°C with light; no pretreatment required.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society