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'Drops of Jupiter' Ornamental Oregano Origanum hybrid

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
    Mature Size
    2' 3' 61cm 91cm
    Height: 2'
    Spread: 3'
    Height: 61cm
    Spread: 91cm
    • Details

      24 - 24 Inches
      36 - 36 Inches
      36 - 36 Inches
      61cm
      91cm
      91cm

      Features

      This herb is meant to be on full display in your show garden! Chartreuse yellow leaves are topped with mauve pink flowers starting later in the summer. The leaves are edible, with less intense flavor than the typical oregano varieties.

      Fragrant Foliage
      Foliage Interest
      Heat Tolerant
      Drought Tolerant

      Characteristics

      Plant Type: 
      Perennial
      Height Category: 
      Medium
      Garden Height: 
      24 Inches 61cm
      Spacing: 
      36 Inches 91cm
      Spread: 
      36 Inches 91cm
      Flower Shade: 
      Mauve pink
      Foliage Shade: 
      Chartreuse yellow
      Habit: 
      Mounded
      Container Role: 
      Filler

      Plant Needs

      Light Requirement: 
      Sun

      The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

      Maintenance Category: 
      Easy
      Bloom Time: 
      Summer through Fall
      Hardiness Zones: 
      4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
      Water Category: 
      Average
      Needs Good Drainage
      Maintenance Notes: 

      Prefers sun and average, well-drained soil of low to average moisture. Shearing back plants will encourage new growth, but is not necessary.

      'Drops of Jupiter' Origanum hybrid USPP 33,367, Can PBRAF
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      • Amazing filler for bouquets!! Winter hardy!

        Dawn
        , Idaho
        , United States
        , 1 year ago
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