dittany of crete
Origanum dictamnus
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink to purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Dittany of crete (Origanum dictamnus) is an herb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Fragrant pink to purple flowers open from early to late summer. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Plant it where you can enjoy the scent.
Pairs well with Berggarten sage, Mediterranean spurge, and Wallflower.
Native range
Crete.