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Can You Grow Oregano in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

Oregano thrives here — it loves heat and poor soil making it one of the easiest herbs to grow.

Plant zones

4a–10b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Oregano

Oregano is heat-loving drought-tolerant and more flavorful when stressed — poor soil actually produces more aromatic leaves.

Plant in full sun well-drained soil. Harvest before flowering for best flavour. Cut to the ground once or twice a season to encourage fresh growth. Dry or freeze for winter use.

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Gardening in Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Oregano in Louisiana?

Oregano thrives here — it loves heat and poor soil making it one of the easiest herbs to grow.

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Oregano in Louisiana?

See the planting guide for Oregano — timing depends on your exact frost date.