Purple Ornamental Oregano
Purple ornamental oregano is a subshrub with small, round aromatic leaves.
In late summer, it produces showy spikes of tiny pink flowers with reddish-purple bracts. The bracts last longer than the flowers, making the plant quite eye-catching late into the growing season.
The plant has good deer resistance and is long-lived. The flower stems may need support to stay upright in wetter conditions.
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Purple Ornamental Oregano
Purple ornamental oregano is a subshrub with small, round aromatic leaves.
In late summer, it produces showy spikes of tiny pink flowers with reddish-purple bracts. The bracts last longer than the flowers, making the plant quite eye-catching late into the growing season.
The plant has good deer resistance and is long-lived. The flower stems may need support to stay upright in wetter conditions.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Origanum laevigatum
Pronunciation
or-RI-ga-num lee-vih-GAY-tum
Mature Height
18 to 24 in.
Mature Spread
18 to 24 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
purple
Bloom time
late summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
southeast Asia
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-11
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
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