Oregano

Origanum laevigatum 'Pilgrim' Lamiaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Source of plant

Plant Delights

Description

This selection makes a 3'+ wide clump (in 7 years) of tiny, glaucous-green leaves. In late June (NC), the 2' tall clumps are topped with sprays of rich lavender-purple (RHS 80A) flowers held in a dark purple calyx (RHS 59A).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics