Origanum 'Santa Cruz'

Also Known As

Ornamental Oregano

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Origanum 'Santa Cruz' plant details

Origanum 'Santa Cruz' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum 'Santa Cruz'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum 'Santa Cruz'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prolific! dusty-rose flowers along with aromatic foliage (Aphrodite?s symbol of happiness) decorate the wiry red stems of this drought-tolerant 1-2' perennial perfect for rock garden or border. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

An evergreen, clumping, herbaceous perennial. Small, grey-green, softly haired leaves densely clothe slender stems which arise from a clumping rootstock. Throughout the warmer months airy sprays of small, pale pink, tubular flowers are produced in profusion, so as to appear as a soft pink haze. Cut back spent stems to the ground.