Sweet, mild Mediterranean culinary herb, more floral and gentle than oregano.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–10 | −17.8 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 7–8 | −12 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Sweet, mild flavour, more floral than oregano; used fresh or dried
- A tender perennial often grown as an annual; needs warmth, sun and good drainage
- Pinch to keep it bushy and harvest before flowering for the best flavour
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