Origanum 'Hot and Spicy'
Also Known As
- Origanum vulgare 'Hot and Spicy'
- Hot and Spicy Oregano
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Origanum 'Hot and Spicy' plant details
Origanum 'Hot and Spicy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum 'Hot and Spicy'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum 'Hot and Spicy'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Origanum 'Hot and Spicy' plant
How to Grow Origanum 'Hot and Spicy'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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See other plant types of Origanum for your garden
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
aka Ornamental Oregano
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Origanum sundermanii, Ornamental Oregano
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 12"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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
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