Herb
Golden Oregano
C tier
Golden oregano is a chartreuse-leaved garden form with milder oregano flavour—ornamental edible more than Greek mountain punch. Pretty in containers; usable in light tomato dishes. For serious seasoning, keep a green Greek plant too.
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ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedRubbed
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GardenGold LeafGoldenLightMildMilderOrnamental
History
Golden oregano sports were selected for ornamental herb gardens.
Nurseries sold golden oregano widely.
Landscapers used it as edible groundcover colour.
Mild flavour kept it secondary to culinary Greek types.