Perennials > Origanum > Origanum vulgare > Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
Origanum vulgare
'Aureum'
Aureum Golden Oregano, Aureum Golden Marjory
| Family |
| Lamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Origanum |
| Species |
| vulgare |
| Cultivar |
| 'Aureum' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' is a woody-based perennial with broadly ovate, bright golden-yellow leaves and small terminal clusters of light pink tubular flowers. |
| Cultivation |
| Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Does very well in gritty, sandy loams. Prefers alkaline soil. Trim old stems in early spring to encourage new growth. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Leafhoppers are an occasional pest. No diseases of note. |
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