Origanum, Golden Oregano 'Aureum'

Origanumvulgare

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Origanum (or-RI-ga-num)
Species
vulgare (vul-GAIR-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Florence, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Concord, California

Irvine, California

Merced, California

Sacramento, California

Atlanta, Georgia

Monticello, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ludington, Michigan

Fordland, Missouri

Chocowinity, North Carolina

Weaverville, North Carolina

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Dallas, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Newport News, Virginia

Colville, Washington

Concrete, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Gainesville, MO | April 2018 | positive

One of my absolute favorite filler plants! If you like the look of golden creeping Jenny, but don’t want to deal with the invasiveness...Read More

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North Fork, CA (Zone 7b) | October 2010 | neutral

Very decorative, easy plant that spreads and fills small areas. Deer eat from the base a potted Japanese Maple not not the ones planted i...Read More

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Grand Rapids, MI (Zone 5a) | July 2009 | positive

I have had this plant for 3 years now, and it spreads quite readily. I have split it each year and now have three patches of it that are...Read More

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Florence, AL | September 2008 | positive

Makes a great groundcover or border. Will root where it touches. Pretty to look at. I have took cuttings from this plant to root.

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North Cascades, WA (Zone 7b) | September 2007 | positive

White flowers! Roots where the branches touch the soil. Beautiful color! Great for boquets, nosegays and wreaths as well as dried. Lo...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | July 2005 | positive

I have this growing in the bottom pocket of a strawberry pot with some other herbs. It is doing marvellously and seems to grow with mini...Read More

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | positive

Golden oregano is a nice plant if you like decorative edibles.... very golden yellow leaves with otherwise typical oregano look.... it...Read More

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