Origanum 'Monterey Bay'
Also Known As
- Monterey Bay Ornamental Oregano
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Origanum 'Monterey Bay' plant details
Origanum 'Monterey Bay' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. 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 'Monterey Bay'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, edging plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Origanum 'Monterey Bay'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Origanum 'Monterey Bay' plant
How to Grow Origanum 'Monterey Bay'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-15"
Width: 18"-28"
- sun
- occasional - 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
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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