Oregano is a fabulous and fragrant culinary herb that grows in clusters and produces lovely, tiny flowers that can be white, pink, or violet. The plant features oval, dark green, slightly hairy pairs of leaves that may appear shiny or frozen. Oregano typically has a strong, earthy mint scent and thrives in pots and outdoors.
I grew oregano as one of my first plants because it’s my favorite herb. I wanted homegrown oregano to ensure that no other ingredients were added. I purchased a pot with a ready-to-use plant to give it a try. My oregano has beautiful light pinkish flowers. I still remember the first pizza I made with fresh oregano on top—it was fantastic!

