Origanum dictamnus
HOP MARJORAM, DITTANY OF CRETE
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

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Origanum dictamnus
HOP MARJORAM, DITTANY OF CRETE
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; woolly; grey-green

Edibility: culinary herb, edible leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, groundcovers, informal edging, pot, hanging basket

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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