Buy Origanum 'Norton Gold'

Also Known As

Origanum 'Nortons Gold'
Norton's Gold Oregano
OREGANO

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-9b

3 inch pot | $11

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Origanum 'Norton Gold' plant details

Origanum 'Norton Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum 'Norton Gold'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: dried-arrangements, fragrant, ornamental

GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum 'Norton Gold'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 1-2' hybrid is a mound of glossy golden foliage from spring into mid-summer; a drought-tolerant show, well worth enjoying. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Low 4-6” tall mounding perennial Oregano spreading to 2’ with glowing yellow gold, fragrant foliage. Rose pink summer flowers on 18” stems. Light shade, average garden soil, water when dry (drought tolerant). This is a restrained form of golden oregano that won’t end up out of bounds. I have found this a sweet and well flavored oregano for culinary use too!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Spreading culinary oregano with deep golden leaves whose color persists in bright sun. Full sun, little supplemental water. Use as a small scale ground cover or tuck into rock crevices. 12" tall and 2 ft wide in 2 years. Hardy to 20 below F. USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

Glowing leaves of gold are the hallmark of this Oregano and provide an over the top and shockingly restrained backing for the warm pink flowers that rise on 20" stems in summer. This likes a little shade and does best with a little water though will take some dry. Makes 2' mounds.