General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 9 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Variegated
Other: Creamy yellow and white leaves
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: July - September
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Erosion control
Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Layering

Common names
  • Marjoram
  • Ornamental Oregano
  • Showy Oregano

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