Origanum vulgare

0.5 - 1 m x 0.5 - 1m

As it is from the Mediterranean it likes to grow in a sunny part of the garden with well drained soil. It also works well in containers.  Cut it back down when flowers stems are over and woody.

Bees love Oregano as do other pollinators.

Great to have your own oregano rather than supermaket bought from a herb jar.  Use it fresh or cut it back, tie it in bunches, hang it up to dry.  Once dry the leaves can be removed from the woody stems easily.  It can also be chopped and frozen in freezer bags, to be used as and when.