Origanum 'Kirigami' (Ornamental Oregano)
Oregano 'Kirigami', Ornamental Oregano 'Kirigami', Wild marjoram 'Kirigami', English marjoram 'Kirigami', Grove marjoram 'Kirigami', Pot marjoram 'Kirigami', Wintersweet 'Kirigami'
Origanum 'Kirigami' (Ornamental Oregano) is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial with small, rounded, light green, aromatic leaves adorned with purple-green highlights. Blooming all summer long, it produces whorls of pendulous, dusty pink, hop-like bracts with tiny, rose-pink flowers peeking out of them. While not intended for culinary use, on warm evenings with a gentle breeze, you can smell its wonderful fragrance. Use it as a decorative plant on your patio table, show it off in a hanging basket, or plant it in border fronts and rock gardens. The charming flowers can be used in dried flower arrangements too.
- Grows up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 12-14 in. wide (30-35 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Good heat and drought tolerance. Intolerant of high humidity.
- Low maintenance and relatively disease and pest free, this plant is also deer resistant.
- An excellent choice for perennial borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or containers.
- Cut back old flowering stems in early spring to keep the planting tidy and to induce the growth of new leaves.
- Propagate by division in spring, or by basal cuttings in late spring.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
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Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Origanum - Oregano |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 18" (37cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Origanum - Oregano |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 18" (37cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |