Aureum oregano
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Cascading
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pinkish-purple
- Soil types
- Loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Aureum' oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') is an herb for borders, containers, rock gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, loamy or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The cascading stems spill over edges and carry pinkish-purple flowers in summer and autumn. Bees and butterflies visit the fragrant plant.
Pairs well with SuperBlue lavender, Sage, and Stella de Oro daylily.