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Origanum 'Cameron Can Dance'

Also Known As

  • Cameron Can Dance Ornamental Oregano

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Origanum 'Cameron Can Dance' plant details

Origanum 'Cameron Can Dance' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Origanum 'Cameron Can Dance'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum 'Cameron Can Dance'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dainty spikes of light pink flowers against light gray-green leaves bloom summer into fall. It is prime material for a dried flower wreath or for a dried arrangement. And it works well in the rock garden as a slowly enlarging patch or equally well as the "spiller" in a pot. Versatile and interesting! 1' x 1' Minimum temperature: 0 °F

Gardening facts about Origanum 'Cameron Can Dance' plant

How to Grow Origanum 'Cameron Can Dance'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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