Oregano 'Compactum', Compact Oregano, Compact Marjoram
Noted for its dwarf size, Origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’ (Oregano) is a bushy, woody-based perennial forming a low cushion of small, aromatic, ovate leaves smothered from midsummer to fall with loose sprays of tiny, pale pink flowers. The leaves have a spicy flavor and are good for cooking meat, fish and pasta. Great for edging, in tubs and mixed containers.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Oregano, Wintersweet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 15" (25cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Oregano, Wintersweet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 15" (25cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’ (Oregano) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’ (Oregano) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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