Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream'
Also Known As
- Variegated Oregano
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream' plant details
Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream' plant
How to Grow Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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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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