Origanum syriacum
Bible hyssop, Biblical-hyssop, Lebanese oregano, Syrian oregano, Zaatar, Zatar, Majorana syriaca, Origanum maru, Za'atar, Ezov, Wild Middle Eastern oregano, Holy hyssop
Origanum Origanum
O. syriacum - O. syriacum is an upright, bushy, borderline-hardy, evergreen perennial with small, aromatic, softly hairy, oblong to ovate, edible grey-green leaves and clusters of tiny, white flowers from late spring into summer.
Origanum syriacum is: Evergreen
Bushy, Upright
White in Spring; White in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers
Generally disease-free.
Cut back in autumn.
Seed, Basal cuttings
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Origanum syriacum (Bible hyssop) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Flavouring food and drinks, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders, Rock
Grow in poor or moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Dislikes winter wet. Protect with a dry winter mulch or overwinter indoors. Flavor is much like a blend of thyme, marjoram, and oregano.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Origanum syriacum
Bible hyssop, Biblical-hyssop, Lebanese oregano, Syrian oregano, Zaatar, Zatar, Majorana syriaca, Origanum maru, Za'atar, Ezov, Wild Middle Eastern oregano, Holy hyssop
Origanum Origanum
O. syriacum - O. syriacum is an upright, bushy, borderline-hardy, evergreen perennial with small, aromatic, softly hairy, oblong to ovate, edible grey-green leaves and clusters of tiny, white flowers from late spring into summer.
Evergreen
Bushy, Upright
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White in Spring; White in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers
Generally disease-free.
Cut back in autumn.
Seed, Basal cuttings
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Origanum syriacum (Bible hyssop) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Flavouring food and drinks, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders, Rock
Grow in poor or moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Dislikes winter wet. Protect with a dry winter mulch or overwinter indoors. Flavor is much like a blend of thyme, marjoram, and oregano.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Origanum syriacum (Bible hyssop)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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