Dittany of Crete, Cretan Dittany, Hop Marjoram, Hop Plant, Amaracus dictamnus
Aromatic and strangely beautiful, Origanum dictamnus (Dittany of Crete) is a bushy sub-shrub forming a spreading mound of small, rounded, fuzzy silvery-white leaves. The leaves have a mild oregano flavor and may be used for seasoning soups, sauces, salads, roasts, vegetables and meats. In summer, it produces whorls of pendulous, pale green, hop-like bracts which mature to showy reddish-purple. Tiny, two-lipped, pink to purple flowers peek out of them. This plant has a long history as culinary and medicinal herb and is mentioned in Greek mythology.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Origanum |
| Common names | Hop Plant, Oregano |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Origanum |
| Common names | Hop Plant, Oregano |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Origanum dictamnus (Dittany of Crete) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Origanum dictamnus (Dittany of Crete) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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