Hot and Spicy oregano
Origanum 'Hot and Spicy'
RHS AGM 2023
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tallup to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White to purple-pink
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hot and Spicy' oregano (Origanum 'Hot and Spicy') is an herb for borders, containers, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and stays fragrant and drought tolerant. White to purple-pink flowers open from early to late summer and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Cheddar pink, Heath aster, and Lemon balm.