2024年5月29日 · As its name implies, ornamental oregano (Origanum spp.) is grown more for its looks than its flavor. This plant offers so much texture and color that it's well worth adding to your garden. Its unusual-looking pink flowers create a gorgeous display from spring to fall.

2024年5月9日 · Ornamental oregano (Origanum laevigatum or smooth oregano) is a perennial herb in the mint family. While its relative, Origanum vulgare, is a delicious herb, O. laevigatum is not the best for cooking. However, it is a great addition to the flower garden.

2023年2月7日 · What is Ornamental Oregano? Many plants that are considered herbs have long-lasting greenery and bright jaunty flowers that are like a magnet to bees, moths, and other insects. Growing ornamental oregano provides a subtle oregano taste to food but is more often used for its unique appearance.

2023年8月10日 · For most of us, oregano is the staple herb of the Mediterranean, so why not bring this beauty right into your garden? Ornamental Oregano is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that looks amazing in hanging baskets, containers, …

2024年6月28日 · Ornamental oregano has great qualities that make it a perfectly low-maintenance, flowering perennial. Grow this fun plant in spaces where you can enjoy the fragrance or where you need something drought-tolerant.

2024年5月29日 · Ornamental herbs can be an excellent addition to the flower garden as well as the vegetable garden. ‘Kirigami’ oregano is a wonderful ornamental that brings beauty and pollinators to the garden. Read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to grow this ornamental oregano.

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.

2024年9月2日 · Whether you’re looking to create a vibrant border, a captivating rock garden, or simply add a dash of color to your patio, learning how to grow ornamental oregano is a rewarding journey. Plant the cuttings in a moist potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid location.

Chartreuse yellow leaves are topped with mauve pink flowers starting later in the summer. The leaves are edible, with less intense flavor than the typical oregano varieties. The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ …

As with many plants, ornamental oregano comes in a spectrum of varieties, each boasting its unique characteristics. Arguably, ‘kent beauty’ steals the spotlight with its cascading bracts of pink and purple, making it a favorite for hanging baskets.