Botanical Name: Common Names:
Origanum vulgare Aurea Golden Oregano, Herb, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Bun Shaped, Rounded, Spreading
Description:
A hardy perennial herb that can be used as an ornamental plant as well as a herb. Commonly used in many culinary dishes that require oregano. An attractive and aromatic herb with lovely soft golden foliage. Grows approx 30cm tall with a spreading habit. Suited to planting in a pot, amongst edible gardens, or as a decorative border plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Playgrounds, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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