Showy, fragrant, rosy-pink flowers complement the pleasantly scented foliage as they bloom from midsummer to autumn. The bright coloring of the flowers attracts butterflies. Ornamental Oregano is wonderful in fresh or dried bouquets.
Perennial Plant of the Year in The Netherlands in 1998.
Height:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Origanum is a low, shrubby perennial that is an ideal late flowering element for herb, rock, or cutting gardens. It prefers gravelly soil which provides excellent drainage and is extremely drought tolerant. Ornamental Oregano can also be grown in containers, providing that it receives full sun and has very good drainage. Keep the soil on the dry side over the winter months. This herb is best divided in the spring.
Height:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Origanum is a low, shrubby perennial that is an ideal late flowering element for herb, rock, or cutting gardens. It prefers gravelly soil which provides excellent drainage and is extremely drought tolerant. Ornamental Oregano can also be grown in containers, providing that it receives full sun and has very good drainage. Keep the soil on the dry side over the winter months. This herb is best divided in the spring.