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Marjoram, Ornamental Oregano, Showy Oregano 'Herrenhausen'

Origanumlaevigatum

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Origanum (or-RI-ga-num)

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Species

laevigatum (lee-vih-GAY-tum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Meandy

Tipton, IN (Zone 5a) | August 2003 | positive

I planted some three years ago and I really like them. These plants really add a lot to the bed in which I have them.

Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | positive

In its second year, my plant is finally starting to take off. A nice ornamental additon to the perennial bed or herb garden.

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Marjoram, Ornamental Oregano, Showy Oregano 'Herrenhausen'

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