Origanum 'Kent Beauty'
Kent Beauty Oregano
Description
Kent Beauty has rosy bracts that create pendulous flowers resembling flowers from the hops plant. Long trailing blooms appear in summer and fall. Prized as dried flowers. It is tolerant of full sun to light shade. Foliage is heart-shaped and blue green and aromatic. It does best with well draining, sandy or rocky soil. Established plants do best being watered every 7-14 days. A bee magnet but not for deer. Prune back in winter to tidy plant and encourage new blooms.
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Water Garden, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.