Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial aromatic plant prized for its medicinal properties. It is often confused with marjoram and thyme even though they are very different species.
The plant can be grown in the ground, in the vegetable garden, but also thrives in a dry bed in the garden alongside other aromatic plants. Oregano tolerates cold temperatures down to –15°C and thrives on arid mountains and hillsides up to 2000 m altitude.