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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Plant Spread: 24-36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Other: Chartreuse yellow
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pink flowers surrounded by dark purple sepals.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Ornamental Oregano

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Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: my rock garden in St Louis
Date: 2023-06-23
The clusters of tiny purple flowers are set off nicely by the cha

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-07-12
Location: Riverton, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-07-12
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