Syrian Oregano (Origanum syriacum)
HerbPerennialModerate

Syrian Oregano

Origanum syriacum

Family: Lamiaceae

Syrian Oregano grows in full sun and prefers dry rocky soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Syrian Oregano

Syrian Oregano growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry rocky soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Syrian Oregano as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.

Plant Overview

Syrian Oregano (Origanum syriacum) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-2501
Family
Lamiaceae
Plant type
Herb
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Syrian Oregano is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.

Hardiness zones
7-10
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Dry rocky soil
Soil pH
6.0-8.0
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
10-21 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-120 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.