Amanus oregano Origanum amanum

Amanus oregano

ABOUT

O. amanum is a low, spreading subshrub, with small, ovate, aromatic leaves and slender, long-tubed pink flowers 3-4cm in length, arising from heads of pink-tinged bracts

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Lamiaceae

    • Synonyms

      Amanus oregano

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      Up to 10 cm

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back old flowered stems in early spring

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Coastal Gravel Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden Wildlife Gardens

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free