Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'

Oregano

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Common Name:

Oregano

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') - Description

Butterflies can't resist the clusters of purplish pink flowers on this ornamental oregano. Grown more for its beauty than flavor, with lightly aromatic dark green foliage. Tolerates poor, dry soil well.

Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') - Blooming

Blooms small purple, pink, or white tubular flowers. The flowers are edible.

Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') - Growth

Shrubby perennials with aromatic leaves. Grow in a sunny location.

Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') - Planting

Best to propagate oregano from stem cuttings or divisions. Plants started from the seed tend to grow slow. Set out transplants or divisions in spring after the threat of frost has passed. Provide 24" of space between plants.

Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') - Pest

Rare.

Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') - Interesting facts

The more sun that an oregano plant gets, the more pungent the flavor of its leaves.

Oregano (Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen') - Soil and irrigation

Does best in light, fertile, slightly alkaline soil with good drainage. Water only during periods of drought.