Origanum laevigatum
PURPLE OREGANO, ORNAMENTAL OREGANO
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

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Origanum laevigatum
PURPLE OREGANO, ORNAMENTAL OREGANO
Lamiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple, crimson or pink

Flowering Time: late spring to late autumn

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, groundcovers, informal edging, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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