| Common Names |
Lebanese Zaatar, Biblical Hyssop, Syrian Oregano |
| Family |
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
| Origin |
Eastern Mediterranean |
| Plant Type |
Culinary Herb / Flowering Perennial |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial in warm zones |
| Food Forest Layer |
Herb Layer / Groundcover |
| Mature Size |
1–2 ft tall and wide |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Spring through Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
60–75 days from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 8–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen in mild zones; blooms in summer |
