Oregano
Hardy perinnial
6 inches - 2 feet

Cultivation

Site	Full sun.
Soil	Well drained, dryish, alkaline, nutrient rich.
Propagation	Sow in spring (germination can be slow). Divide in spring or autumn. Take root or stem cuttings from late spring to midsummer.
Growing	Thin or transplant to 12-18" apart.
Harvesting	Pick young leaves anytime.
Preserving	Freeze or dry leaves. Macerate in oil or vinegar. Dry flowering tops.

Uses

Culinary	Leaf - Blend with chili and garlic. Add to pizza, tomatoes, egg and cheese dishes.
Household	Flower - Grow to attract bees and butterflies.
Cosmetic	Leaf - Infuse for a relaxing bath. Infuse strongly as a hair conditioner.
Medicinal	Leaf - Chew, or rub on a drop of essential oil for temporary relief of toothache.