Oregano, Marjoram. An evergreen subshrub with downy grey leaves and clusters of tubular pink to purple flowers with pretty, purple bracts in summer. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Origanum microphyllum
An evergreen subshrub with downy grey leaves and clusters of tubular pink to purple flowers with pretty, purple bracts in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Origanum |
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Species | microphyllum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Oregano, Marjoram |
Flower Colour | pink, purple |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back in spring |
Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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