Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' (Aureum Golden Oregano, Aureum Golden Marjory)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Origanum |
| Species | vulgare |
| Cultivar | 'Aureum' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| Pests | Leafhoppers are an occasional pest. No diseases of note. |
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Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
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