Greek oregano
(Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum)
Greek oregano prefers a fully sunny, warm, and dry location with good air circulation. It requires only moderate watering and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Waterlogging should definitely be avoided.
Ideal is a loose, very well-drained, and rather nutrient-poor to moderately fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH value of about 6.0 to 8.0. Heavy and permanently moist soils should be avoided.
Primarily the aromatic leaves and young shoots are used as a spice. During flowering, it produces numerous small white to pink flowers that are frequently visited by bees and other pollinators. Greek oregano usually reaches a height of about 20 to 40 cm and grows as a compact, bushy, perennial herb.