Native to Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel, where it is widely used in meats and breads.
Genus: Origanum
Species: syriaca
Item Form: (P) Pkt of 100 seeds
Zone: 8 – 10
Bloom Start To End: Late Spring – Early Summer
Days to Maturity: 88
Habit: Mound-shaped
Seeds Per Pack: 100
Plant Height: 3 ft
Plant Width: 3 ft Additional Characteristics: Cut-and-Come-Again, Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs Light Requirements: Full Sun Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist,  well-drained Resistance: Deer Resistance, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant Soil Tolerance: Normal,  loamy, Poor, Sandy Uses: Beds, Containers, Cuisine, Foliage Interest, Outdoor