Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'

Also Known As

Origanum x 'Amethyst Falls'
Amethyst Falls Ornamental Oregano

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-15"
W: 18"-28"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Origanum 'Amethyst Falls' plant details

Origanum 'Amethyst Falls' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 28 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cascading, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very showy ornamental oregano for sharply drained soil and hot sunny sites (perfect for rock gardens); mounding clumps 12”h x 18”w with fragrant silver green foliage on arching stems tipped with elongated drooping bracts of pink lavender resembling hops August to October. Will cascade over a wall or droop from a mound. Water when dry, don’t cut back till spring when new growth is visible. Critter resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This lovely ornamental (rather than culinary) oregano blooms with masses of hop-like clusters of purplish pink flowers that emerge from chartreuse bracts. As the blossoms mature the bracts turn a striking mauve. The lightly scented foliage is a similar shape to the flower bracts and is bluish green. Easy to grow in average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Superior winter drainage is the key to growing this plant well. Drought tolerant. Plant in borders, rock walls, hanging baskets or containers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A Harlan Hamernik of Bluebird Nursery introduction, this little charmer demands a well drained sandy soil, and is a perfect subject for cascading over a stonewall. Copious pink blossoms protruding from showy chartreuse hoplike bracts perform August through October. 15" x 18". PPAF