Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'
Ornamental Oregano
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
An excellent groundcover. Aromatic, low trailing mound of dark green foliage with large clusters of mauve blooms in late summer. Drought tolerant. Very reliable. Great container plant. Great fall foliage color, leaves mature to a deep purple.
Height
12-22 Inches
Spread
12-16 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
August-September
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Hybrid Salvia (Salvia nemorosa), Ornamental Onion (Allium aflatunense), False Indigo (Baptisia ), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Candylily (Pardancanda norrisii)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
