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Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'

Golden Oregano

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Description

This attractive perennial is used as a ground cover since it reaches 1' high and spreads 1.5'. This plant prefers full sun in mild climates but will appreciate afternoon shade in hot summer areas. It does best in well draining, dry, sandy soil. This is the oregano herb plant with yellow green, aromatic, oval leaves. Tiny, pink/purple flowers rise above the foliage in summer on spikes but are considered insignificant. Leaves have culinary uses.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.