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Purple Marjoram, Ornamental Oregano, Showy Oregano 'Hopley's'

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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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pmcfern

Gig Harbor, WA | May 2011 | neutral

'Hopley's Purple' is great as a cut flower and for drying. Everyone wants starts of it and I have plenty because it spreads well. It is...Read More, however, rather "floppy."

mariajose

Lafayette, IN (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

Purchased for its beautiful color at Plant's Delight Nursery a couple of years ago, all visitors to our gardens ask about this plant. In...Read More

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

All green leaves cover this 2-3 foot tall variety. Large flower sprays of red-violet flowers rise far above the foliage in the summer. O...Read Morerigin: Turkey