Origanum laevigatum 'Hopleys'

Also Known As

Origanum laevigatum 'Hopley's Purple'
Hopley's Oregano
Ornamental Oregano

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Origanum laevigatum 'Hopleys' plant details

Origanum laevigatum 'Hopleys' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum laevigatum 'Hopleys'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, long-blooming, mounding, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum laevigatum 'Hopleys'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mounding ornamental herb 18-24” high and wide. Very attractive purplish pink flowers June September...beloved of bees. Nice cut and dried flower. Needs well drained soil, full sun and will take dry to moderately moist conditions. Shear occasionally for neatness. Deer, rabbit and gopher resistant as well as drought tolerant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A mounding perennial herb with purple flowers for 2-3 months in mid summer..drought tolerant... a nice ornamental oregano

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Similar to the species, though slightly taller and with large heads of purplish-pink flowers. Small, pointed leaves are held on wiry stems with 14" flower spikes. Aggressive, but not invasive.

By: Native Sons

The 18" stalks of small purple flowers which brighten that hot, dry spot in your late summer garden will go on brightening your table as a fine dried flower as well. Sun/Med-Dry/Good Drainage