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    Origanum acutidens

    Also Known As

    • Ornamental Oregano

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Origanum acutidens plant details

    Origanum acutidens is a low-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer chartreuse and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum acutidens

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and white blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, fragrant, spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum acutidens

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Ex Turkey, via Mojmir, good stuff, lime green reflexed bracts in summer, only 4-5" tall; this is one of the best. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Pale green, almost white, hop-like bracts on narrow 10" flower stems. Foliage remains low and spreading.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Origanum acutidens plant

    How to Grow Origanum acutidens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'

    aka Herrenhausen Ornamental Oregano

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Origanum 'Norton Gold'

    aka Origanum 'Nortons Gold', Norton's Gold Oregano, OREGANO

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Origanum 'Norton Gold' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Origanum x suendermanii

    aka Origanum sundermanii, Ornamental Oregano

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Origanum x suendermanii flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Origanum vulgaris ssp. hirtum

    aka Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum 'Greek', Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum, Greek Oregano, True Greek Oregano, Winter Marjoram

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Origanum vulgaris ssp. hirtum foliage by Friends School Plant Sale
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    Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'

    aka Origanum vulgare 'Compacta Nana', Compacta Nana Oregano

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Origanum vulgare 'Compactum' form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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