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    Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart'

    Also Known As

    • Origanum vulgar ssp vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart'
    • Dr. Ietswaart Golden Oregano

    Plant type

    groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart' plant details

    Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover herb with gold foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart'

    Plant type: groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart' plant

    How to Grow Origanum vulgare 'Dr. Ietswaart'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Height: 10"

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

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    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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