General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 15 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Deep pink flowers/Dark purple calyces
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: August through October
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Ornamental Oregano

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Date: 2014-07-14
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Date: 2014-07-14

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