About this item

• Appearance: Ornamental Oregano has eye-catching golden-yellow or chartreuse leaves that provide a striking contrast to the typical green foliage of other plants. The leaves are small, oval-shaped, and often slightly toothed at the edges. In addition to its foliage, Ornamental Oregano also produces small clusters of pink to lavender flowers in late spring or early summer.
• Size and Growth Habit: This oregano cultivar typically forms low mounds or spreading clumps, growing to a height of around 6 to 12 inches with a similar spread. The growth habit is compact, making it suitable for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings.
• Culinary Uses: While Ornamental Oregano is primarily grown for its decorative foliage, it is technically edible and shares a similar aroma and flavor profile with common culinary oregano (Origanum vulgare). However, due to its ornamental value, it is not typically used as a culinary herb.
• Growing Conditions: Ornamental Oregano thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions once established. The golden foliage often benefits from a bit of afternoon shade in hot climates to prevent scorching.
• Uses: Ornamental Oregano is primarily grown for its decorative value in gardens and landscapes. Its golden foliage adds color and texture to various garden settings. It can be used as a ground cover, in borders, as an edging plant, or in rock gardens. The pink to lavender flowers also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.