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Perennials > Origanum > Origanum laevigatum > Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'

Origanum laevigatum

'Herrenhausen'


Herrenhausen Ornamental Oregano




Origin:  The genus name comes from the Greek word 'oros', meaning mountain and 'ganos', which means joy.
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Origanum
Species
laevigatum
Cultivar
'Herrenhausen'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
1a - 6a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
0a - 5b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
30 - 60 cm
Spread
60 cm +
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
Works well 'en masse' as a border, ground cover or a herb garden planting.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower Description
Tiny, violet-like, purple.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Leaves may be used as a culinary seasoning.
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