{"product_id":"origanum-syriacum","title":"Origanum syriacum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSyrian Oregano\u003cem\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriganum syriacum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Lamiaceae) is a long-lived, woody-based perennial subshrub from the eastern Mediterranean, occurring on dry, rocky hillsides and open scrub. It forms compact, spreading clumps 30–60 cm tall with softly hairy, ovate to rounded grey-green leaves that are exceptionally aromatic when crushed. Dense clusters of small, white, two-lipped flowers are produced from mid to late summer, held in attractive hop-like bracts, and are rich in nectar, making them highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned as one of the principal herbs used in the traditional Middle Eastern seasoning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eza’atar\u003c\/i\u003e, the leaves possess a distinctive warm, resinous flavour with notes of oregano, thyme and marjoram. They may be harvested fresh throughout the growing season or dried for winter use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest grown in full sun in sharply drained, moderately fertile soil,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eO. syriacum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis exceptionally tolerant of heat and summer drought once established but dislikes winter wet, particularly on heavy soils. It benefits from light pruning after flowering and in spring to maintain a compact habit and encourage fresh, leafy growth. Hardy to approximately –10 to –15°C in well-drained conditions, it is well suited to herb gardens, gravel gardens, raised beds and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edulis","offers":[{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":57744774791550,"sku":null,"price":5.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6067\/files\/971C4FF7-3611-40AB-B0F2-1CC692BD73DF.jpg?v=1784927305","url":"https:\/\/www.edulis.co.uk\/products\/origanum-syriacum","provider":"Edulis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}