Origanum 'Bristol Cross' (Bristol Cross Oregano)


Michael's Opinion

I have planted this Oregano cultivar en masse as ground cover in a commercial setting where it has performed admirably. I will definitely be using it again.

Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOriganum
Cultivar'Bristol Cross'
CategoryPerennials
OriginThe genus name comes from the Greek word 'oros', meaning mountain and 'ganos', which means joy.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone1a - 6a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a - 5b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
Height20 cm
Spread30 - 40 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.

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