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Origanum laevigatum

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
oh-rih-GAY-num lah-vee-GAY-tum
Description

This shrubby ornamental oregano is a perennial herb native to Cyprus, Syria, and Turkey. It is popular in herb gardens, growing up to 24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. The flowers have a pungent, spicy flavor, but are milder than the leaves.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Herrenhausen
    Sprawling plant grown for attractive foliage and flowers
  • Pilgrim
    Arching stems with lavender-purple flowers
Herrenhausen, Pilgrim
Tags:
#herb garden
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Herrenhausen
    Sprawling plant grown for attractive foliage and flowers
  • Pilgrim
    Arching stems with lavender-purple flowers
Herrenhausen, Pilgrim
Tags:
#herb garden
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Oreganum
    Species:
    laevigatum
    Family:
    Lamiaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Turkey, Cyprus
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herb
    Perennial
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Sand
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Edible
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No