Golden Oregano, Golden Marjory, Oregano 'Aureum', Wild Marjoram 'Aureum', English Marjoram 'Aureum', Grove Marjoram 'Aureum', Pot Marjoram 'Aureum', Wintersweet 'Aureum'
Highly popular, Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ (Oregano) is a bushy, woody-based perennial forming a spreading clump of wiry stems clothed with broadly ovate, bright golden-yellow leaves. The leaves are pleasantly aromatic but are usually not considered to be good for cooking. From midsummer to fall, tiny, light pink tubular flowers are produced in small terminal clusters above the foliage. Aureum makes a superb aromatic groundcover. Great for edging, in tubs and mixed containers, or to brighten up part shade areas of the garden.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Origanum |
Common names | Wintersweet, Oregano |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Origanum |
Common names | Wintersweet, Oregano |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ (Golden Oregano) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ (Golden Oregano) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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