Kent Beauty oregano
Origanum 'Kent Beauty'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Sizeup to 9 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kent Beauty' oregano (Origanum 'Kent Beauty') is an herb for borders, rock gardens, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Pendulous pink and white flowerheads hold small, pink, shrimp-like flowers over bluish green leaves. Good winter drainage is the key to growing it well.
Pairs well with Berggarten sage, Creeping thyme, and Wall germander.